A message that holds truth for all – no matter their circumstances:
We live in a world that seems to value money above all things.
It is seen as good and normal to place accumulation of personal wealth
above the needs of others.
We celebrate and idolize the rich.
But what does their money truly buy them?
What good are material things bought at the expense of others?
How can you truly be happy when you are causing unhappiness in the world?
If you are looking on those who hoard their wealth with envy remember this:
Those riches only have value in this lifetime.
People who spend their whole lives focused on the accumulation of wealth
risk missing the true gifts in life.
You do not have to be wealthy
to experience the warmth in a loved one’s smile,
to see the beauty of the world around you,
to be supported by the love of friends and neighbours.
Do not look to others to covet what they have,
Instead look for what connections can be made,
where you can offer your love and support to a community,
and receive love and support in return.
For that love will last beyond any lifetime!
For the original Psalm visit https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=psalm+49&version=NRSV