MAKING MONEY OR BEING MONEY
From "In His Steps",
A CouplesForChrist Scripture and Reflections Journal

Those who truly fear the Lord obey Him. Obedience to God's will is easy if it does not come in conflict with our worldly desires or material longings. But if it does, what then?

While working for a relatively new and modest company, I received another job offer that was difficult to resist. The monetary compensation was more than twice what I was earning and the prestige of the position would build up my social stature. But the price of these perks would be extensive traveling and working nights and even weekends. I would be kept away from my husband and three young children for long periods of time. But then again, the new job would be able to provide for their needs and more. Material comfort or maternal duty? I could not make that difficult choice alone. So I sought God's will in prayer and promised to simply obey Him. And indeed, He revealed His will quite clearly. And so, at a time when our family was in deep financial trouble, and against the advice of family and friends, I obeyed. I rejected the job offer.

Today, I'm still working for the same company. My employers allow me to work at home so I am able to watch my children. And without my asking them, they have promised to increase my salary and other benefits. The Lord gave me the best of both worlds. What does it mean to obey the Lord? For me, it means seeking His divine and perfect will for you. And if you obey Him at all costs and above all else, you will surely be blessed. --