As far as I know, my home value has continued to drop. My retirement fund too for that matter. I don’t know for sure—I choose the bliss of ignorance and throw my unopened statements in a file. But the one thing that has improved is my attitude. I’m taking every opportunity that my mind wanders to those topics to praise God for his sovereignty, his provision, his care for me, his sheep.
Luke 12 helped me a great deal in this area today. Jesus teaches about the great care of our Heavenly Father over and against the fading, temporal value of earthly goods, then he says in verse 32, “Do not be afraid little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.” I almost kept reading, as I often thoughtlessly skip over golden nuggets in Scripture.
Wow. If I will very soon inherit the very kingdom of God, if I will co-reign with Christ; if there will be no debt on the New Earth—only 100% equity forever; then why should I worry about my temporal equity being underwater at this point in time? If God will do all these things for me forever, then will he not also care for me now?
God, help me to turn every occasion for anxiety into an opportunity to worship you, the Great Provider. Forgive my anxiety over temporal problems and help me to positively marvel in full belief in your great care and provision for me—both now, and into eternity.
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