Payday Musings

The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace. The mind governed by the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so. Those who are in the realm of the flesh cannot please God. Romans 8:6‭-‬8 NIV

It's payday so I was paying bills...fun times. As I was writing checks and balancing the checkbook I stopped for a moment to thank God that we have wonderful jobs so that we can pay our bills. He's provided the wisdom to balance our budget and save for things we need. I also thanked him for our home and incredibly low mortgage payment. Most people don't even pay rent that low!

Then I proceeded to file an application for our daughter for financial aid for school. It's worth a shot, right?

If I gave into the flesh I probably would not have had a very good reaction to paying the bills or to the fact that we probably won't get financial aid for college. Why? Because I wouldn't have the peace thar comes with living in God's spirit. With him in my heart I know he will give the wisdom we need to make good choices and we can trust him to help our daughter pursue her dreams of a college degree. My heart sings knowing he will take care if us no matter what the balance is in our checking account. Money may make the world go round but God creates the world and put it into motion. So why should I worry when the creator has me in his hand?

Live by the spirit, live forever. Live by the sword and flesh, die by the sword and be forever separated from God.