Joseph collected all the money that was to be found in Egypt and Canaan in payment for the grain they were buying, and he brought it to Pharaoh’s palace. Genesis 47:14
I received a message that said, “I have not been poor, I have only been without money. Being poor is a state of mind and not having money is a temporary condition.” How true it is that life is not just money.
Although, we do recognize that money is an essential part of being able to move in a world full of marketing. When one reads the historical background we can read that instead of money, bartering existed, that is, one thing was exchanged for another according to the need of the moment. Therefore, everyone was in those days happy or satisfied. All professions of those times such as doctors were a service of love and yet people gave the doctor something in return for those services. But, what happened to us through the times that people get depressed and even reach the edge of despair when they lack money?
Reflecting on the phrase, we need to know that from another perspective money is not everything. Not having money does not mean that you are poor. When you look around you have a family that loves you, you have good friends, you have health, you have the love that you give to others, and you give a smile every day to the universe thanking for life. Poverty is not a matter of money, there may be many who have money but are on the edge of despair, do not sleep, do not know if the person next to them is a friend or have other interest, their family status is not the best, and even their health is not the best. So, that person might wish they had no money but enjoy a stable physical, mental, and emotional state. Therefore, my dear friends remember in Matthew 6:26 how God cares for the birds of the sky, that they do not sow, nor reap, nor gather in barns, therefore, how God will not take care of you since you are more valuable than birds.
Everything in this world has a solution, we do not have to despair. When you are in the difficult moment of your life, look at the sky and you will see the majesty that exists. Do not despair that you do not have money, it is there that we learn to trust fully on God, who has control of your life. Everything is momentary, nothing is lasting. So, soon everything will pass. We live or go through life lessons, but when we look back we have passed each step. We know that we live in a world where it is moved by money but, remember that not having money is temporary. Therefore, it will soon come to you as a special gift from God. Above all remember that before the money is your family, friends, and physical, mental, and emotional stability. Once you start to believe that there is something bigger than your situation, then everything is small because you start to believe in God. If God created the universe full of colors, feeds the animals and birds of the field, He will take care of you.
Prayer: Open your heart
Lord Jesus, I am before your presence asking for your forgiveness. Today, I place all my trust in you. I believe that if you are in my life, the rest will be added by your love and care towards me and my loved ones. Thank you for your love, Jesus. Amen.
Friendly Advice
My dear friends, as I wrote several times and today is no exception, you are not alone. Remember, that if you do not have money for medicines, roofs or other needs, I want to tell you that there are a diversities of nonprofit associations that are there to help you. For example, a shelter for battered women who do not have a roof to go, medical aid associations, the Red Cross, government agencies such as food, shelter, and others. There are also churches that provide help. The only thing you need to do is to ask for help.