But Jesus looked at them and said, "With men it is impossible, but not with God; for with God all things are possible." Mark 10:27
Recently, I've been posting about the importance of giving. Most of my support for those posts came from Paul's writing. However, I feel that this verse here, which is among the most quoted, is the best way of putting the message.
Jesus says that it is very difficult for a person who trusts in riches to enter the Kingdom of God. For us Americans, who are living in one of the richest nations in the world, this might seem kind of harsh. Sure, many of us may have volunteered or donated money to charity, but we haven't given it all away. So what are we supposed to do?
This is where Jesus replied: for with God all things are possible. With God, we will have enough to live day by day. With God, we will be able to live all our dreams. With God, we will have such an overflow of blessings that we will be able to bless many more people around us. God is looking after us. God is that loving parent who won't fall asleep until you are home in bed. God is the parent who will communicate with us about how to live a better life. God is the parent who will be patient with all of our errors.
This Lent, if things are starting to seem rough, remember that God is watching out for you. Take some time to meditate on all the blessings that you already have, and listen to God, who is already telling you what's your next step.
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