Everyone of us is chasing after the American Dream.   People from other countries want to come to America, so they too can experience the American Dream.  They believe that there’s promises of unending riches awaiting them when they get here.  We all want to be financially secure and never have to worry about a thing.   We believe that money will solve ALL our problems.  We earn more money, but still desire more.   It never seems to be enough!

In addition, we’re always looking for the get rich quick scheme.

Wealth from get-rich-quick schemes quickly disappears; wealth from hard work grows over time.-Proverbs 13:11

If we’re honest, everyone of us asks the question, “Why are they so successful?”  From the outside looking in, it seems like the rich people are so happy!  As the verse above states, it’s only by hard work that we generate wealth.

God’s word however, teaches us a totally different principle.

Lazy people want much but get little, but those who work hard will prosper.-Proverbs 13:4

Work hard and become a leader; be lazy and become a slave.-Proverbs 12:24

I have riches an honor as well as enduring wealth and justice.  My gifts are better than gold, even the purest gold, my wages better than sterling silver!  Those who love me inherit wealth.  I will fill their treasuries.-Proverbs 8:18-19, 21

How often in your life have you looked to God for your provisions?  If you’re like most probably not often.  Throughout the Bible, we see and learn that the things we chase after here, will only leave us in despair.

Joyful are those who listen to me, watching for me daily at my gates, waiting for me outside my home!  For whoever finds me finds life and receives favor from the Lord.  But those who miss me injure themselves.  All who hate me love death.-Proverbs 8:34-36