Treasure Up My Commandments

Within You

My child, if you accept my words and treasure up my commandments within you, making your ear attentive to wisdom and inclining your heart to understanding; if you indeed cry out for insight, and raise your voice for understanding; if you seek it like silver, and search for it as for hidden treasures – then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God. For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding; he stores up sound wisdom for the upright; he is a shield to those who walk blamelessly, guarding the paths of justice and preserving the way of his faithful ones. Then you will understand righteousness and justice and equity, every good path;

Proverbs 2:1-9

If you can get your thoughts straight on your own finances, it will help straighten out other areas in your life, and that is what God really wants. Make sure you do your own checkup to make sure you are following the priorities set by God. Do not let money control you. Let God do that.

When you are faced with a decision with financial implications, do your research. Then ask God for wisdom with prayer, and keep praying. Trust God and make the decision. Use the knowledge and wisdom you have gained, and commit your decision to Him.

Obedience to God nurtures a growing love and trust relationship with Him. What is most important is to see each decision as an opportunity to draw closer to Him.

The closer we walk with God,

the clearer we see His guidance.

Our Daily Bread – April 4, 2008