From Scarcity to Abundance

💰 From Scarcity to Abundance: Embracing God’s Generous Provision 💰

Growing up, I learned what it was like to live with less. My dad hunted for our meat, my mom grew food in the garden, and she sewed my clothes. We didn’t have much, but I was content with my Mr. Potato Head, a game of Operation, and a big glass of Ovaltine chocolate milk. While these small things brought me joy, I felt “orphaned by poverty” because my parents were always working to make ends meet. This sense of lack shaped my mindset, causing me to view money as something that took my parents away, leading to a deep-seated belief in scarcity.

As a new Christian in my 20s, I carried this mindset with me. I traveled to impoverished areas in Mexico and Romania, and I saw firsthand how little others had. I felt unworthy of abundance and developed a sense of "Christian guilt," believing I didn’t deserve to own anything when so many lived in need. I shunned any talk of prosperity, fearing it wasn’t aligned with God’s plan.

Today, I see things differently. I’ve come to understand that true wealth in God’s kingdom goes far beyond finances; it’s about embracing a life of abundant purpose, love, and provision. God owns “the cattle on a thousand hills” (Psalm 50:10 NKJV), and His desire isn’t for us to live in lack but to steward His resources with wisdom and love. A growth mindset means expanding in all areas—faith, health, relationships, and, yes, even finances. When we shift our mindset to embrace abundance, we’re equipped to seize God-given opportunities, to be present with loved ones, and to bless others.

Jesus said, “My yoke is easy, and My burden is light” (Matthew 11:30 NKJV), and we’re called to run the race with endurance, with our eyes on Him (Hebrews 12:1-2 NKJV).

We are not orphaned by scarcity but embraced by His goodness, created to live with a spirit of generosity and trust. Let’s move forward, not just to meet our needs but to bless others, reflecting God’s goodness through our abundant lives.