116: Life, prosperity, and honor | Proverbs 21:21

When we dedicate our lives to following God's path of righteousness and love, we discover true life filled with joy and honor. So, we moved this weekend. Honestly, I feel a little like a zombie this morning. Part of me is here, while part of me is back in bed. But I am glad to be here! It feels good to sit at the mic and share God's Word with you, again! Today's One Verse comes from Proverbs 21:21, and uses a word I am not a fan of: prosperity. The word, itself, isn't bad. But in Christianity, there is this certain theology called the "prosperity gospel" that basically says if you pray enough, go to church enough, and be good enough, God's job is just to give you more and more stuff. I don't believe this at all. I know God has our back. He takes care of us and provides for us. But life may be a roller coaster at times. This doesn't mean you aren't a good Christian. A lot of amazing Jesus followers have experienced some pretty bad things (including death!) over the centuries. So, what does this verse mean? When we spend our lives chasing God and His plan for the world (righteousness and love), our lives will be filled with contentment. We will discover abundant and full lives that can only be found in Jesus. And others will view us with respect and honor. Now THAT is prosperity! About One Verse One Verse is a short, free podcast devotional designed to help you grow closer to God through less than 5 minutes a day, 5 days a week. Consistency trumps intensity. When it comes to working out, eating healthy, or managing our finances, consistency always trumps intensity. We reach our major life goals through small, purposeful steps taken daily. The same is true in our spiritual lives. I truly believe you will grow closer to God by spending just 5 minutes a day with Him versus cramming in an hour once a month. The One Verse Devotional is here to help take away the barriers of spending time with God. Now, during your workout, drive to work, or even shopping for groceries, you can invest in your spiritual life. http://phosphorusproject.com/