"Weeping Rich"

   In the Book of Matthew Jesus meets a rich man who asks Jesus what he must do to have eternal life and what it would take to follow The Lord.
   Jesus tells the rich man that he must keep the commandments.
   The rich man smiles because he has always kept the commandments. So this eager man asks if there is anything he must do to follow Jesus.
   Jesus replies that he should give away all he has to the poor. The rich man walks away sad for he had
much.
   And that's the last we hear of this rich man.
   But I dare say that wasn't the last that wealthy fellow heard of Jesus.
   I know from personal experience that a relationship with Jesus is of utmost importance.
   I have given up much to be with him. But giving up those things made me a better person.
   I feel that sure when God gets a hold of a persons heart and if we nourish the flame of his love no matter how much or how little we have every sacrifice is worth it's weight.
   So maybe if your unemployed and it's alcohol that got you to a state where you couldn't perform your duties at work. Maybe it's time to put that bottle down and get back on your feet. Beating addiction is
possible. I have nearly 6 years without alcohol or pot. We can do all things through Christ who strengthens us.
   Maybe you're well off. You have all you need and then some. But I've heard it said that money isn't everything. Money can't buy you love.
    It can't buy you a place in Heaven either. So maybe you can give to charity. More importantly maybe you can get to church and feed on the richness of The Holy Spirit.
   Maybe volunteer as an usher at church.
   Go through old clothes. How long ago have you worn that "favorite" sweater?
   The point is you have something you can give.
   Giving=Receiving