Control & Contentment

Proverbs 30: 8-9

“…Give me enough food to live on,

   neither too much nor too little.

If I'm too full, I might get independent,

   saying, 'God? Who needs him?'

If I'm poor, I might steal

   and dishonor the name of my God."

Matthew 6:11

“Give us today the food we need.”

Control

When we have it,… we believe we are independent.

When we lose it,… we fight to have some.

Food is the object lesson. Trust God continually… surrender control. Our safety, security and wellbeing are in the hands of God. We might as well partner with God, and practice the discipline of contentment… the alternative is to live the lie, ‘we are independent from God and community and must strive to have enough.’ 

Lord open my eyes to your kingdom way, your loving provision. I desire to partner with you and choose contentment over control. Help me walk in your way today.