No deposit no return

 

Read:  Psalm 119: 145-149

“…it is good for me to draw near to God.  Psalm 73:28

 

 

Good Morning!

The wife made a brief trip to the grocery store to purchase some items in order to surprise her husband with dinner. To her shock, when the young wife swiped her card to pay her grand total of $37.63, her transaction was declined. She neglected to deposit her check in the bank.

 There are no returns without a deposit. A possible explanation for why your spiritual growth has been stagnant could be present. Have you made any deposits with God?  Without making any deposits with God, how can one expect a return? No Deposit = No Return.

 We should strive to emulate King Solomon as an example. When God instructed Solomon to request whatever he desired, Solomon complied precisely. In contrast to requesting riches from the world, Solomon asked for a wise and discerning heart, as stated in 1 Kings 3:9.

 There is no charge for what God has available for us! There is no application fees or references required to seek a relationship with God. By adopting the attitude of Solomon of acknowledging, expressing our love for the Lord, and adhering to His commands, He will surely bestow His blessings upon us.

 To be assured that deposits are sufficient in God's bank, how can we apply for God's line of credit? In order for us to continually  grow and develop spiritually, we must:

 Deposit -  into our prayer life,

Deposit – time in prayer

Deposit - giving thanks

Deposit – Bible reading & meditating

If you prioritize spending more time with God, He will reward you with a positive dividens. Everything we receive comes with a price, except for His Love, grace, and merc! No deposit – No return.

Prayer

Dear Heavenly Father,

I want to be aligned to your will.  Meet me at the altar as I begin to deposit more time in prayer, thanksgiving, studying and building a relationship with you.  In exchange Lord you will provide me with all my needs. This is my prayer in your son Jesus Christ name. Amen