The Trap of Want

But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. People who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge men into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.

1 Timothy 6:6-10

God is trying to teach us that when we operate outside of His provisions we will fall. God knows exactly what we need and grants us just what we need today to accomplish His desires. The problem happens when we transform our wants into needs. How many times have we said "I need this or that" when in fact they were just wants? Way too many times! If I were to say it like it is... "I want this iPhone" or "I want a better job..." it just sounds selfish and greedy... but that's exactly what it is! We're speaking deceit and are in a trap. So whenever I express my desire to have something I need to speak truthfully by the Spirit... let God search my heart and reveal my motives.

What an amazing way to correct my words. It makes a huge difference when I say "want" instead of "need." When it comes down to it, there's very little I need; and God has provided in every way... a hundred fold! If I think of my "wants" and compare how many things God's given... is that even fair?! No matter how much I want, I would want more. It reminds me of the saying, "one drink is too much and ten is not enough..." What this means is that once you start satisfying the wants it'll never be satisfied. Being in want means never being content. God wants all of His children to be content and satisfied with His provisions.

Loving and all-caring Father, thank You for always knowing exactly what we need. You constantly grant us with the peace and joy to be content no matter what the world throws at us. It's when I lose my focus on what's important; that's when I get down and depressed. Help Your servant to always keep You close to my heart. I thank You and love You. In the mighty name of Jesus I pray, Amen!