Get Ready to See God’s Provision
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Provision is a part of God’s nature. It is who He is as a Father.
Some of us didn’t have good dads when we were growing up, so we don’t understand the fatherly desire to provide for children, but that is what the Lord is like. He knows what we need, and He wants to meet those needs and make us stronger in that area. He wants to teach us how to “produce wealth” there:
Remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your ancestors, as it is today. (Deut. 8:18 NIV)
“Wealth” doesn’t always mean money. It certainly can mean money—but think of all the beautiful richness God provides through Jesus (see Phil. 4:19).
Your dating life can be a type of wealth. God wants to make you “rich” in that area. You are not alone in your quest to find the right person. The Lord is helping you, and He wants to lead you, so the relationship He has in mind will come about at the right time. He has a very good plan for your love life (Jer. 29:11).
Your career is a type of wealth. The Lord can show you what to do to succeed.
Your sex life is a type of wealth.
Your intelligence is a type of wealth.
The tenderness of your heart is a type of wealth.
Your ability to communicate is a type of wealth.
In all areas, God can show you how to increase and be wise. He wants to provide for you in those places. Your ability to succeed—to produce wealth—doesn’t come from you and your strength. It comes from Him and His strength. He is your Father, and He loves you dearly, and He knows what you need so you can be successful.
The Lord is not hardhearted toward the needs of His children. Never. When one of His kids cries out to Him, He responds. Just as a mother responds when her infant starts crying, God responds when we call out to Him.
Where are you calling out to God? Where do you need Him to show you how to make wealth?
Is it in your dating life or another relationship?
Is it in your job?
Is it in your living situation?
Is it in your mental or emotional health?
Whatever your need, the Lord is with you. Ask Him to teach you how to make wealth, so you can see His covenant more clearly.
Do you want to pray for marriages—yours and other people’s? Please join us for prayer! Once a month we gather online, listen to the Holy Spirit, and pray for godly marriages. Our next meeting is October 7 at 8:00 p.m. Pacific Time. We hope to see you there!
Your heavenly Father loves you more than you realize! For more about His amazing, unending love, check out Becoming the One by Salomé Roat. Click here to learn more. The book is also available in Spanish.