“Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.”

And do not set your heart on what you will eat or drink; do not worry about it.30For the pagan world runs after all such things, and your Father knows that you need them.31But seek his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well.

It will be good for those servants whose master finds them watching when he comes. Truly I tell you, he will dress himself to serve, will have them recline at the table and will come and wait on them.

“The servant who knows the master’s will and does not get ready or does not do what the master wants will be beaten with many blows.48But the one who does not know and does things deserving punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked.

 “ ‘Sir,’ the man replied, ‘leave it alone for one more year, and I’ll dig around it and fertilize it.9If it bears fruit next year, fine! If not, then cut it down.’ ”

Lord God my Father,

Keep me quiet and content with what I have and cause me to maintain well all the blessings you lay on me. Keep me from worry and stress but delighted for the opportunity of today. Bless my actions so your desire flows from me and makes a difference, keep me from undue rest. Show me how to allow your inspiration to move me forward.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen