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As someone who grew up in poverty, my children were the first generation of my family on either side who did not grow up in poverty. This is because both my husband and I are college grads. (I was able to attend college on federal and state financial aid. When my relatives on both sides emigrated to America from Europe, they were poor as well. It took 5 generations for the descendants of these emigrants to rise from poverty. We must remember that the standard of living for most people in America in generations before the 1930's was at a level that would ne considered impoverished by today's standards. People lived with a lot less than what people have in today's society, even those who today are "poor".
Most people who were born before 1930 lived in a rural environment. They were frugal and made the best of what they had. They did not waste things or buy things they didn't need very often. They did not eat out at restaurants much, but cooked their meals at home, often from foods they grew or farmed and preserved by canning. Many of these people did not have indoor plumbing. So, in America, many people are poor because they come from generations of people who lived in poverty. There are also many who are poor because of misfortunes like illness, debilitation from injuries or disabilities, are senior citizens on social Security, and loss of a spouse who was the higher wage earner. Many who are poor are so due to addictions and mental illnesses. And many are poor because of poor personal choices that led them into poverty or did not let them gain the skills or education to advance financially.
In third world countries, poverty is the pretty much to way almost everyone lives. Starvation and early death from disease is common.
So, Jesus said that the poor will always be with us. So, we should be willing to help people with basic needs as we can.
We can support agencies that truly help these people.
I think of Psalm 37:25: "I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread." This is King David writing that in all the years that God has given him, the Lord has been faithful to His people & will not lead them into a situation of want.
I realize that 'poverty' can come upon anyone; it can be because of one's own bad choices or could also come from circumstances that are beyond their control (e.g. loss of a job, large payments, theft, etc.). So, it would be difficult to fault anyone unless their situation is known. But for the believer in Jesus, amongst the many blessings He blesses us with, He also gives us the wherewithal to live comfortably & peaceably on this Earth. Even if poverty should overtake me for some reason, as a child of God, I should be able to trust Him to provide for my needs without having to beg. I remember when one day in ministry in Pakistan, my team of five had only Rs. 100 (= 60 cents) left for our next meal. God sent someone to our flat that hour to buy some books - we could eat, PTL. Each child of God needs to examine himself carefully as to why he is in a predicament & not experiencing God's salvation (i.e. rescue) from it.
But poverty, alongwith so many other griefs we might experience in life, is because we live in corrupt sinful flesh in a corrupt sin-affected world. With poverty, we can include sicknesses, relationship breakdowns, heartache for family & others, even finally death. We could ask, 'Why doesn't God hold back all these things so that we can live happy & contented lives?' Sadly, God will not hold back or screen us from life's problems, as we are subject to the fruits of our fallen nature & have to live with it, or at least learn from it, so that we can look upwards to God & seek His Face & His Help. And to those who call upon Him & receive the salvation of His Son, God will provide in His special Way & Time & give us His Power to live above the griefs that come to us.
Jesus said come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28
God has given every man a free will. Everyone has the right to choose. Some chose a path of wickedness and destruction that has led them to drugs, poverty and in some cases wealth. You see in Proverbs 30:8 Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me: Why? because verse 9 which states: Lest I be full, and deny thee, and say, Who is the Lord? or lest I be poor, and steal, and take the name of my God in vain.
1 Corinthians 10:13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.
The question rather should be do people who suffer trust in God? Do they love and serve him? The place where they are in life are a result of a decision or several decisions that they or their parents made. They can choose to place their faith and trust in God and he will make their burdens light or they can continue in their path and it may not change.
Favor and Blessing of God - In Reply - 2 years ago
The Bible says that if we hate people and hold them guilty and refuse to Forgive,
God will not listen to our prayers.
If we walk in forgiveness and receive Gods son, Jesus as our Saviour_ God will help us through poverty, trials, losses, illness, etc. We have to follow What the Bible teaches us. We can't reject things because of reasons we think are good ones.
It's scriptural to ask for what you NEED. A job, a better house, a vehicle, a marriage partner (flee sexual sins), favor with all people you daily deal with; help reading the Bible and understanding it.
From me: talk with God every day, all day long if you desire to do so. Talking and Praying. The angels put our words about God, in a Book of Remembrance. Malachi 3:16-18 And the Lord reads it.
Most people don't know this, but Satan can hurt people, cities, farmlands with rain, disasters. I truly believe one Christian on their face before a Holy God, can ask for a storm to change course. I've seen it happen. If we ASK and do not DOUBT, anything is possible. Don't brag. Worship God.
Communication happens between us and our Heavenly Father. He is praised by angels In Heaven_ but I believe our voices of praise can join theirs too.
Rather than spend all night worrying about my teenager; I prayed for God to send an Angel to keep them from harm and bad decisions. Remember to thank Him when they come home safe. :)
"Complacent" is an evil spirit, that tries to stop us from giving attention and love to God.
May we be quick to forgive and fast to bend a knee and thank God for his Mercy, Grace and Favor.
As someone who grew up in poverty, my children were the first generation of my family on either side who did not grow up in poverty. This is because both my husband and I are college grads. (I was able to attend college on federal and state financial aid. When my relatives on both sides emigrated to America from Europe, they were poor as well. It took 5 generations for the descendants of these emigrants to rise from poverty. We must remember that the standard of living for most people in America in generations before the 1930's was at a level that would ne considered impoverished by today's standards. People lived with a lot less than what people have in today's society, even those who today are "poor".
Most people who were born before 1930 lived in a rural environment. They were frugal and made the best of what they had. They did not waste things or buy things they didn't need very often. They did not eat out at restaurants much, but cooked their meals at home, often from foods they grew or farmed and preserved by canning. Many of these people did not have indoor plumbing. So, in America, many people are poor because they come from generations of people who lived in poverty. There are also many who are poor because of misfortunes like illness, debilitation from injuries or disabilities, are senior citizens on social Security, and loss of a spouse who was the higher wage earner. Many who are poor are so due to addictions and mental illnesses. And many are poor because of poor personal choices that led them into poverty or did not let them gain the skills or education to advance financially.
In third world countries, poverty is the pretty much to way almost everyone lives. Starvation and early death from disease is common.
So, Jesus said that the poor will always be with us. So, we should be willing to help people with basic needs as we can.
We can support agencies that truly help these people.
I realize that 'poverty' can come upon anyone; it can be because of one's own bad choices or could also come from circumstances that are beyond their control (e.g. loss of a job, large payments, theft, etc.). So, it would be difficult to fault anyone unless their situation is known. But for the believer in Jesus, amongst the many blessings He blesses us with, He also gives us the wherewithal to live comfortably & peaceably on this Earth. Even if poverty should overtake me for some reason, as a child of God, I should be able to trust Him to provide for my needs without having to beg. I remember when one day in ministry in Pakistan, my team of five had only Rs. 100 (= 60 cents) left for our next meal. God sent someone to our flat that hour to buy some books - we could eat, PTL. Each child of God needs to examine himself carefully as to why he is in a predicament & not experiencing God's salvation (i.e. rescue) from it.
But poverty, alongwith so many other griefs we might experience in life, is because we live in corrupt sinful flesh in a corrupt sin-affected world. With poverty, we can include sicknesses, relationship breakdowns, heartache for family & others, even finally death. We could ask, 'Why doesn't God hold back all these things so that we can live happy & contented lives?' Sadly, God will not hold back or screen us from life's problems, as we are subject to the fruits of our fallen nature & have to live with it, or at least learn from it, so that we can look upwards to God & seek His Face & His Help. And to those who call upon Him & receive the salvation of His Son, God will provide in His special Way & Time & give us His Power to live above the griefs that come to us.
God has given every man a free will. Everyone has the right to choose. Some chose a path of wickedness and destruction that has led them to drugs, poverty and in some cases wealth. You see in Proverbs 30:8 Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me: Why? because verse 9 which states: Lest I be full, and deny thee, and say, Who is the Lord? or lest I be poor, and steal, and take the name of my God in vain.
1 Corinthians 10:13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.
The question rather should be do people who suffer trust in God? Do they love and serve him? The place where they are in life are a result of a decision or several decisions that they or their parents made. They can choose to place their faith and trust in God and he will make their burdens light or they can continue in their path and it may not change.
God will not listen to our prayers.
If we walk in forgiveness and receive Gods son, Jesus as our Saviour_ God will help us through poverty, trials, losses, illness, etc. We have to follow What the Bible teaches us. We can't reject things because of reasons we think are good ones.
It's scriptural to ask for what you NEED. A job, a better house, a vehicle, a marriage partner (flee sexual sins), favor with all people you daily deal with; help reading the Bible and understanding it.
From me: talk with God every day, all day long if you desire to do so. Talking and Praying. The angels put our words about God, in a Book of Remembrance. Malachi 3:16-18 And the Lord reads it.
Most people don't know this, but Satan can hurt people, cities, farmlands with rain, disasters. I truly believe one Christian on their face before a Holy God, can ask for a storm to change course. I've seen it happen. If we ASK and do not DOUBT, anything is possible. Don't brag. Worship God.
Communication happens between us and our Heavenly Father. He is praised by angels In Heaven_ but I believe our voices of praise can join theirs too.
Rather than spend all night worrying about my teenager; I prayed for God to send an Angel to keep them from harm and bad decisions. Remember to thank Him when they come home safe. :)
"Complacent" is an evil spirit, that tries to stop us from giving attention and love to God.
May we be quick to forgive and fast to bend a knee and thank God for his Mercy, Grace and Favor.
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