The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor and a snare of death.
Proverbs 21:6
Father God, I have needs this morning, many of which can be solved with resources. Some of the needs are not directly mine, yet my spirit of empathy has embraced them as if they were my own. I confess there are instances where I can see a way to meet those needs by crossing the line “a little”, not in a way that will hurt others, yet it could yield results that could make a difference. Yet, my conscience will not allow me. So instead, I suffer in silence. And then, when I see those who don’t know You prospering, who not only cross the line, but completely disregard it, and they seemingly do so without retribution, I ask myself why or is the sacrifice worth it? And then, like this morning, Your Word reminds me of how deceptive the ways of this world can be, how though I may, even for a moment, get ahead, in the long run it leads to death. Thank You Lord for that real reminder. It fuels my faith, knowing that You not only provide me with what I stand in the need of, but also address the questions that rise up within my spirit when You tell me to wait. You know what I truly need in the moment and can move my focus to where it needs to be, and thereby satisfy my spirit while causing me to put less emphasis on the requests. Thank You for loving me that much this morning. Continue to strengthen me in my faith, enabling me to patiently trust You to in all areas of my life. In Jesus’ Name I pray. Amen.