Money.

19 "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
Matt 5:19-21.

I decided to re-read parts of Matthew. When I say re-read, I tend to only read the first half of a book, get distracted by something else and read another book. So let's pray that I finish the whole book! Anyways, I find for myself at least, I always remember the "not storing up treasures on earth instead store up treasures in heaven" part. But, I never remember the rationale. So, reading the "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also" really rang true today.

I am truly blessed financially. I have never had to budget. I have not worried about where my next meal will come from or how I will pay off my bills. If there was something I wanted at the spur of a moment, I could have it. I sincerely thank God for blessing me so. I think I spend the majority of my money on food (I am talking about non-essentials - otherwise it would be insurance and gas :/). I know my money is God's money, so I try to spend it on others.

Money perplexes me, sometimes. I try to view it as a tool to further God's kingdom. And if it is a tool, it can be prayed for and God will answer. Maybe I am the guy that is supposed to make money and give it to people who need funds to do their ministries. I could do that... but the world of business seems so un-fulfilling... on the flip side, I don't know if I could be the other guy. The guy who has to pray expectantly for his very survival, knowing that God will provide.

I know God is working in me. Despite knowing that at least right now, I don't think I could be that guy... I want to be that guy. I trust that He'll prune me for the work that He has set for me. Whether it is in a business suit or something else...