All my life, I always heard comparisons, so I grew up comparing. This was especially true to the gathering of wealth and material objects. Last night in prayer I finally came to God in thanksgiving and repentance to accept the knowledge of His Word that I too am a rich woman.
Rich in love...husband, children and the realization that I am loved beyond my comprehension by Almighty God.
Rich in knowledge...His word is available to me everyday.
Rich in salvation...Jesus.
Rich in joy...laughter, beauty of this wondrous earth around us.
Rich in contentment...my needs are being met.
Rich in hope..."I can do all things through him who strengthens me" Phil 4:13
Rich in wisdom...my increasing reliance on the Holy Spirit. "But the helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the father will send in my name, will teach you all things and remind you of everything that I have told you" John 14:26
When I came to this change in thought, from seeing myself as rich, instead of saying I was richly blessed it did something to me. It allowed freedom to come in and dispel fear. By placing only monetary gain to my perception of the word "rich", I couldn't fully grasp my usefulness to the body of Christ and to God. Being rich was always a condemning word in my mind, a place or people I would never be. Now that I too am a rich woman, for all that I have seen and heard, I too can be a blessing. I see now that wealth abounds for me even though not one more penny may enter my pocket.
Suddenly through this, a whole new perspective surrounds me, it is humbling and it is grace. Thank you Father...I am still unsure where this will take me and my family but with what little I do know of you I am positive it will be for your glory and not mine.
PS. Keep reminding me of that last bit. I still have a long way too go!
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