One of my favorite devotionals is Jesus Calling by Sarah Young. As I read today’s entry, the word abundance is clearly the theme.
Do you live a life with abundance? It depends on how you define abundance.
When I view abundance, I envision a life full of surplus. Having material possessions: such as a full pantry of food, a full closet of clothes and shoes, the latest gadgets and techno gizmos, and all of the modern conveniences like washing machines, fancy cars, and swimming pools.
Again, my question is now personal: Do I live with abundance? In terms of the above, yes, I do.
But, spiritual abundance is much different than earthly abundance. I would rather have the fullness of God’s abundance in my life. I can live without excess clothes, shoes, technology, and even a car or swimming pool.
A lot of people in poor countries do not have what we have. And, they are happy. Truly happy.
That’s what I would like to attain as a child of God, a follower of Christ, a pursuer of righteous living.
True happiness.
It doesn’t come from owning a myriad of things. True happiness is a result of contentment… of wanting very little.
“I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.”
Just knowing I am loved, I am special, and I am complete… because God is in the center of it all.
“I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord.”
I actually like purging. Empty the closets, the garage, and my mind of the excess. All these things that we hold on to become rubble in time.
“It is more blessed to give than to receive.”
Open your hands. Palms down. Release. Palms up. Receive.
“He who asks in faith must believe and not doubt.”
How are you living an abundant life?
Becoming Process Driven 