What Spiritual Poverty Looks Like

How often do we say we believe in God, but do not trust Him enough to provide for us? If we face difficulties, whether minor or major, and believe that God will not help us, thinking we have only ourselves to rely on, we are suffering from a poor vision of who God is. This poor vision is not only a shame, but it is also dangerous, as it leads to spiritual poverty, lack of faith, mistrust, and bitterness. As Jesus reminds us in Luke 11, if even we as sinners will give to our beloved children, then how much more will the Lord, who loves us so much that He shed His own blood for us, give to us. If we correct our poor vision of God, we will see that He cares more about our flourishing than we ever will. He will provide; all we have to do is ask.