Proverbs 30:7-9
Two things I asked of You, Do not refuse me before I die: Keep deception and lies far from me, Give me neither poverty nor riches; Feed me with the food that is my portion, That I not be full and deny You and say, Who is the Lord? Or that I not be in want and steal, And profane the name of my God.
A number of years ago when I was going through a tough time both spirutaly, emotionally and financially, I came across these proverbs. I was in the midst of a divorce and was worried about how I would cover the needs of my children, my obligations for the women I lost and my own basic needs. I had thoughts so corrupt during those days, I now wonder why God didn't just end me like the fig tree His Son cursed in the gospel story. But, I still read a "Proverb a Day" and I circled these proverbs in my Bible. I decided right then and there that these three little verses would be my finanical philosophy for the rest of my life. I only wanted God to keep me in a place that I would ultimate have to trust Him. I have been so poor I wanted to curse. I have certainly been so full I wanted and did deny. God has been faithful in keeping me in the place I should be. I pray that He will continue to do that. Give me neither poverty or riches but a desire to simply trust in God for my day-to-day needs. That type of prayer is what we see here. I have no doubt it comes from the same spot. Maybe the circumstances are different but the theme is the same ... asking God to make us content. Paul tells young Timothy that no matter what he should be content:
1 Timothy 6:8
But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.
It is when we want more that we connive to get it. It is when we have too much that act fat and forget who gave us the wealth, possessions, power, etc. Be content. God, keep us content.
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