More

There are times when I have enough, but I want more. I struggle with this when it comes to eating. I enjoy food and I’m not always willing to quit at enough. I struggle with this when it comes to money. I seem to always want more. I think there are times when more is a real improvement. For example, I can always find time to give more to others. I can give more money to the Lord and others. I can always love more than I do right now.

The kids of Joseph- Ephraim and Manasseh wanted more land. They were given quite a bit, but they didn’t think it was enough. Check this out…

14 The people of Joseph said to Joshua, ‘Why have you allotted us only one portion of land and one share for an inheritance? We are a numerous people, and the Lord has blessed us abundantly.’

17 But Joshua said to the tribes of Joseph – to Ephraim and Manasseh – ‘You are numerous and very powerful. You will have not only one portion of land allotted to you 18 but the forested hill country as well. Clear it, and its farthest limits will be yours; though the Canaanites have chariots fitted with iron and though they are strong, you can drive them out. (Joshua 17:14,17-18 NIV)

I think it’s a part of our human nature to want more. I’m not sure how this develops inside us, but I think all of us have a “selfish tendency” inside. I have to figure out how to keep that in check. I’m actually not sure I’m capable on my own.

I need the Lords help to become unselfish.

I need the Lords help to not want more all the time.

I need the Lords help to become more generous.

I need the Lords help to love more.

I need the Lords help to open up new opportunities of service even though it looks difficult.

I need to be thankful for what I’ve received. I need to stop whining about what I don’t have. I need to press on to expand my horizons and use my gifts to reach more people with influence on behalf of the Lord.

Pressing On!

Dwayne