‘Listen to me you who are poor: what is lacking to you if you have God? Listen you who are rich: what do you possess if you do not have God?’ - Augustine

God’s economy does not work like the economy of the world:

You must lose your life to find your life (Matt 10:39).

The first will be last (Matt 20:16).

Humble yourself and He will exalt you (Jam 4:10).

Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness and all of these things will be added (Matt 6:33).

Love your enemies, pray for those who persecute you (Matt 5:44).

Outdo one another in showing honor (Rom 12:10).

When our world feels upside down, may it serve as a reminder that we are citizens of an upside-down Kingdom (Phil 3:20). When we find ourselves lacking practically or financially, may it serve as a reminder of the One who was rich, but for our sake became poor, so that we through His poverty might become rich (2 Cor 8:9). When things go well, may it serve as a reminder that all is grace, and lift our eyes to the Giver of every good and perfect gift (Jam 1:17).

A few days into this new year, have already been overwhelming and anxiety-producing. May our prayer echo the Psalmist: ‘Whom have I in heaven but You? And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides You. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever (Ps 73:25-26).’ Amen.

Let it be,