Proverbs 30:8

Verse

Proverbs 30:8

Give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me.

  • Contentment
  • Humility
  • Peace
  • Provision
  • Trust
Bebe's interpretation
This prayer captures the balance between humility and trust in God's provision. "Give me neither poverty nor riches" speaks to the wisdom of avoiding extremes in wealth. While we may not be able to control our financial circumstances, we can trust God to provide exactly what we need. This verse encourages us to trust God with our needs, avoiding both the trap of wanting more than we need and the burden of lack. In having "food convenient for me," we are reminded to trust God to meet our needs in a way that promotes a balanced life, free from the worry of excess or the hardship of extreme poverty. It calls us to a life of trust in God’s provision, relying on Him to give us exactly what we need when we need it. The heart behind this prayer is one of humility, contentment, and trust in God’s ability to sustain us in all circumstances.
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