Wealth Untold

Proverbs 22:2 The rich and poor meet together: the Lord is the maker of them all

When you saw the word "rich" did it jump out at you? Wealth, we all want it. We hear of those who have wealth and we think to ourselves wish I had just half of that. The Church may listen to those who give large sums of money more than those who give little amounts. Wealth is power; the poor want it and the rich have it. While one is trying to get it the other is trying to keep it. To the Lord there is no such thing, He doesn't have more respect for the wealthy than the poor the same Lord is rich unto both.  If we allow our mind to think of wealth as money then we will miss the wealth we already have. Wealth; what is it really? If you got out of a bed this morning in your home; then you're a wealthy person. If you're able to look across the table and see a wife and children, you're wealthy. If someone said these words to you within the last 12 hours "I love you" you are wealthy. If you have just one friend you're wealthy; and we all have more than that. If you have grandchildren then you know you're wealthy. If you were able to see the sun rise this morning, you're wealthy for there are many who can't. How can one be poor while living in one of the wealthiest countries in the world? We become poor when we allow ourselves to think life would be better if. If I had more money so we race through each day and from town to town chasing the dollar only to find it to be a sand castle that will soon be washed away. We become poor when we think that someone else would make us happier than the one we chose to marry. The grass may look greener on the other side but once you decide to cross over it too becomes just as brown. Could it be you? You are wealthy; you just don't understand the word wealth. Wealth doesn’t mean having lots of money but it carries the meaning of external happiness. If one keeps looking for something better, they will always be on the run and never find the wealth they already have. Learn to count your blessing!

When upon life’s billows you are tempest-tossed,
When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost,
Count your many blessings, name them one by one,
And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.

Refrain:
Count your blessings, name them one by one,
Count your blessings, see what God hath done!
Count your blessings, name them one by one,
*Count your many blessings, see what God hath done.
[*And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.]

Are you ever burdened with a load of care?
Does the cross seem heavy you are called to bear?
Count your many blessings, every doubt will fly,
And you will keep singing as the days go by.

When you look at others with their lands and gold,
Think that Christ has promised you His wealth untold;
Count your many blessings—*money cannot buy [*wealth can never buy]
Your reward in heaven, nor your home on high.

So, amid the conflict whether great or small,
Do not be discouraged, God is over all;
Count your many blessings, angels will attend,
Help and comfort give you to your journey’s end.