Worthy Brief - 3/6/2025
Friend, where's your company card?
James 4:3 You ask and do not receive, because you ask amiss [with wrong motives], that you may consume it upon your pleasures.
Recently, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) made headlines by canceling 146,000 U.S. government credit cards, a decisive step toward more effective resource management. This move not only underscores the importance of trust and proper usage in handling responsibilities, but also carries a hint of irony as many of these cards had their credit limits reset to just one dollar, emphasizing the strict controls now being enforced.
Imagine you're an employee at a major corporation, and recognized for your dedication and trustworthiness. One day, you're given a company credit card for work-related expenses, symbolizing your employer’s trust in your judgment for the company's benefit.
Similarly, those of us who follow Yeshua (Jesus) are part of God’s "company." We've been entrusted with a powerful tool—prayer, akin to a company credit card. When we ask for things in Yeshua's name, it’s as if we're making a purchase on behalf of the Kingdom. We receive what we ask for as long as it serves the Kingdom’s interests.
However, why do some prayers seem to go unanswered? James offers a revealing insight: we often ask with wrong motives, aimed at fulfilling our own desires rather than the Kingdom's needs.
Friend, so, the next time you pray, pause to consider if your request aligns with the benefit of the Kingdom. Pray with sincere faith and the right intentions, trusting that God will respond. If you're unsure, seek God’s direction to ensure your prayers match His will, aiming for the ultimate good of His Kingdom. And remember, the great advantage of our "company credit card" in prayer—there’s no spending limit!
Your family in the Lord with much agape love,
George, Baht Rivka, Elianna and Obadiah
(George & Obi - Sarasota, Florida | Baht Rivka - Israel | Elianna - Married living in Missouri)
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