Shedding a Little Light
“I know how to live in humble circumstances; I know also how to live with abundance.” Philippians 4:12
There are many rags-to-riches stories in our culture. Abraham Lincoln, a poor boy in a log cabin, becomes president. Samuel Insull made and lost billions several times. Most of us have stories of some tough times our families went through as well. Many of us now feel the difficulties of the economy and find ourselves redoing our yearly budget several times a year, especially those on a fixed income.
The trick is knowing how to live in any circumstance with peace and trust the way St. Paul did.
How do we do that? We keep flexible and trust in the Lord. We find joy in what we have rather than curse what we have lost. We continue to be generous to others even when times are not so good, and we increase our geneoristy when times are good. Even in need we never stop our giving. Instead of money, we can give time by volunteering in church activities or cooking or serving meals to those in need. It is a cycle of gathering and giving; of having and needing. When we are in trouble, we ask for help. When others are in trouble, we serve. It is important to give AND to receive. Most of all we must give thanks and praise to God no matter what our circumstances are in the here and now.
Take time this week to be grateful no matter what your situation is and make a prayer of praise to God. Say it or sing it and…
Keep Living in the Light!