Lamentably many hold to the false belief that we can save up
spiritual good will that can then be drawn on later when we "mess up" or sin. For the life of me I cannot find a branch of that
spiritual bank in
my neighborhood. When pressed on who opened this bank and what’s
required to open an account, the usual response is “God and prayer.”
When it is pointed out that this runs contrary to the Lord’s Prayer,
where we pray for our “daily bread”, most freeze up in much the same way
my computer does when I open too many windows. To be clear: Prayer
has power, but we negate that power when we pray one way but fail
to hold in our
heart the essence of the prayer. To pray the Lord’s Prayer but believe
that somewhere, somehow we can save up for ourselves spiritually to
address future problems strips all meaning from the prayer. If we hold
to the belief that we have some form of spiritual savings account, then
“daily bread” is unnecessary so why ask for it?
The Old Testament first
taught this truth when God provided manna for those following
Moses out of Egypt. Those wandering in the wilderness were told that
heaven would
provide for their daily needs but on no account were they to save or
horde it for what was dynamic today would turn inedible, even poisonous
tomorrow. Having been honest, selfless, loving and forthright yesterday
means little if today we are dishonest, selfish, hateful or devious.
Living on yesterday’s demonstrations; even though they provide valuable
experience, leads to futility and ultimate failure. Today is the day to
demonstrate God’s presence, in so doing we receive Our Daily Bread.
© Vincent Lee Jones Living In Spirit
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The Secret, Wayne Dyer, Serenity,
Enlightenment, Zen, Emmet Fox, How To Be Happy, Golden Key, Four Agreements,
Chopra, Jesus, Einstein, AA, McRaven, Healing Path
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