Hey Ladies and Gents, long time no post! I have a question for you...
I'm having some strange new desires that I think about now that I have not had before. Number 1, accumulating money....all I have been thinking about lately is money money MONEY!! I am not in debt. I don't need more money. The income I make currently is just fine. I can pay my bills. I have a savings. Everything is wonderful.... yet, I want more?
Number 2, I keep looking for a different career for the sole purpose of number 1 above AND to make a name for myself with a fancy title that I can take pride in. I know there is nothing wrong with nice paying jobs and the titles they come with if the person with that job really wanted THAT job (pure motives for taking the job) and doesn't just go after it for the money and title.
My current job was a gift from God, from beginning to end, there is no doubt about that. The whole schooling process was a spiritual and faith growth opportunity, and I AM so thankful for everything he provided (I really am!). So why is it that I keep suffering from excessive want? UGH I HATE SIN SO MUCH! if it's not one thing it's another, I am so sick and tired of my own damn sin that keeps separating me from the God who is all that is good in life. Like David said, "You are my Lord, apart from you I have no good thing." I know this. I need prayer that I don't keep getting swayed left and right from one thing to another.
ps. yes I am studying the word daily and spending time in prayer daily.
Anyone else have this experience?
I'm having some strange new desires that I think about now that I have not had before. Number 1, accumulating money....all I have been thinking about lately is money money MONEY!! I am not in debt. I don't need more money. The income I make currently is just fine. I can pay my bills. I have a savings. Everything is wonderful.... yet, I want more?
Number 2, I keep looking for a different career for the sole purpose of number 1 above AND to make a name for myself with a fancy title that I can take pride in. I know there is nothing wrong with nice paying jobs and the titles they come with if the person with that job really wanted THAT job (pure motives for taking the job) and doesn't just go after it for the money and title.
My current job was a gift from God, from beginning to end, there is no doubt about that. The whole schooling process was a spiritual and faith growth opportunity, and I AM so thankful for everything he provided (I really am!). So why is it that I keep suffering from excessive want? UGH I HATE SIN SO MUCH! if it's not one thing it's another, I am so sick and tired of my own damn sin that keeps separating me from the God who is all that is good in life. Like David said, "You are my Lord, apart from you I have no good thing." I know this. I need prayer that I don't keep getting swayed left and right from one thing to another.
ps. yes I am studying the word daily and spending time in prayer daily.
Anyone else have this experience?