Stop Trying to Be Wealthy

 

Today’s Reflection

If we become obsessed with having more money, we may soon lose the true wealth in our lives—relationships with loved ones, spirituality, hobbies and interests. We may even lose our lives.

—Wessel Bentley, Facing Financial Struggle: 28 Days of Prayer (Upper Room Books, 2010)

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Today’s Question

Have you ever dreamed of wealth? What are some better dreams you have replaced this desire with? Join the conversation.

Today’s Scripture

But those who want to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many senseless and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction.
—1 Timothy 6:9 (NRSVUE)

Prayer for the Week

God of abundance, you provide us with so many good things. Let us be good stewards of our resources so that we can not only have a taste of your abundance, but share it with others. Amen.
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Lectionary Readings

• Genesis 45:1-15
• Psalm 133
• Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32
• Matthew 15: (10-20), 21-28

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