Pondering Prodigality

To quote Julie Andrews from The Sound of Music, "Let's start at the beginning. A very good place to start." However, rather than attempt to sing virtually or teach you how to sing (since I am not that great at either) I use that to say let's look at the definition of prodigal.

Merriam-Webster's dictionary defines prodigal as "recklessly spendthrift." Basically, to keep this post short and sweet, the point I want to make is that God truly is prodigal to us and our perspective is powerful!

As a Christian, here I am blessed beyond belief because of my belief, but yet I find myself complaining about what I do and don't have. It is in this context with regards to money that the writer of Hebrews says, "Be content with such things as you have." But the verse doesn't just end with that command. Instead it gives the motivation and the power to carry it out. "Because God has said, 'Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you" (Hebrews 13:5).

So yes, I may not have the most money and all the things of the "good life" but I have Christ and that is a "good life" here in this life but far more importantly in the next life! And remember, God is prodigal to us and our perspective is powerful, so be looking for ways God is showing His prodigality to you, because He truly is all the time!