Find & Follow Jesus, Quarter 4Näide

Devotional:

“Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread.” – Proverbs 30:8 (NIV)

Proverbs 30:8 offers a rare and deeply honest prayer—one not for more, but for enough. In a world obsessed with abundance, success, and accumulation, this verse calls us back to contentment and truth.

The writer, Agur, first asks God to keep falsehood and lies far away. He desires not just honesty from others, but integrity within himself—a life free from the self-deception that can so easily take root in our hearts. A noble and worthy prayer.

Then comes the bold request: “Give me neither poverty nor riches.” It’s a prayer for balance. Agur doesn’t long for wealth, fearing it might lead to pride or forgetfulness of God. Nor does he desire poverty, as desperation can lead to dishonor. Instead, he asks for daily bread—just what he needs for today.

This echoes the words Jesus taught in the Lord’s Prayer: “Give us this day our daily bread.” It’s a prayer of trust—believing that God will provide each day without stockpiling or scarcity.

How often do we chase more than we need, thinking it will satisfy? Yet peace comes not from having everything, but from trusting God with everything. Agur’s prayer invites us to ask: Am I content with enough? Am I walking in truth? Do I truly believe God is enough for today?

Prayer:

Lord, guard my heart from lies—both from others and from myself. Teach me to be content with what You give. Help me not to chase more, but to trust You for daily bread. Let my heart rest in Your faithful provision. Amen.