It's interesting to note that when Jesus was teaching us how to pray he stated that whatever you ask for, if you believe you would receive it, you would. He didn't say, whatever spiritual needs you ask for you will receive. He didn't say, only ask for certain things, and don't ask for these other things. No. He said, whatever it is you ask for, if you believe, you will receive.

Jesus also used an illustration that hits this idea squarely in the center. He said, "What father, when his son asks him for a piece of bread, would give his son a stone instead?" He went on to say, "If you, who are sinners, would not do such a thing, would not your heavenly father also give you what you ask for?"

Why would God put in us the desire for growth and abundance if we could not or should not achieve it? That would not be the act of a loving father. Humans, like all of nature, thrive in abundance. We live better lives. We increase our capacity to give. And yes, we can and should be more spiritual because we live in abundance. Again, we are created in God's image. Nothing about God is lacking. God is surrounded by abundance.

Here is the difference. God has given us free will. That means we have the choice to live our lives as we chose. We have the power to direct our minds as we chose. Nothing else in nature has that power. Only humans. So whether we are prosperous or poverty stricken, it has been our choice. We are the creators. And here is the real key. We can elect to do it alone, or we can ask for God's help.

While King Solomon lived on earth he was the wealthiest man alive. Some scholars say even today, no one has even come close to having the abundant life he had. And God had a big hand in his wealth. In deed, God himself blessed Solomon with his wealth. How did that come about?

The Biblical story tells us that God was pleased with Solomon and told him to ask for anything. Solomon had free reign to ask for anything and he had God's promise that he would get it. What did Solomon ask for? More wealth? More pleasures? More property? More power? No. Solomon asks for more wisdom. The Almighty granted him that wish and with that came all the wealth any man could ever desire.

Let that be our lesson. Lets not ask for wealth, or pleasures, or possessions. Lets ask for guidance. Lets ask for wisdom. When you come across a goal that seems too difficult to achieve, lets bring it to our heavenly Father and ask for His guidance and wisdom. When we are in need of anything, lets approach God with our humble request, knowing and believing that he will provide for us the answers needed.

We can live in abundance and still maintain a harmoniously spiritual life. We simply need to know what our priorities are and how to ask for the help we need. Remember, God is surrounded by abundance, and we are created in his image.

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