Proverbs 30:9Give me enough food to live on, neither too much nor too little. If I’m too full, I might get independent, saying, ‘God? Who needs him?’ If I’m poor, I might steal and dishonor the name of my God.”Proverbs Daily is reader and listener-supported. Every post is free, but if you'd like to help spread the message and make the sacred positively contagious, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Just look for the word 'Upgrade' and click it! Thanks in advance..Remember that part of the Prayer Jesus taught his disciples:“Give us this day our daily bread”?You know he didn’t just pull that out of the air. He was echoing wisdom already etched in the sacred scriptures— and Proverbs 30:9 may be the very verse that sparked it.Jesus was rooted in this wisdom tradition, and this proverb is a masterclass in brutal honesty.It’s not just a request for food— it’s a confession of inner vulnerability.The writer basically says,“God, I know myself. When I get too much—I show out…and I might just forget You. When I get too little—I show out…and I might just betray You.”Whew…Now that’s brutal–but it’s honest.Especially today, where we’re told more is always better. So we stockpile. We grind. We chase “overflow” and then have the nerve to call it “blessing.” But too much food can blind you to the fact that you can still only eat one bite at a time.You can only swallow so much before you choke.I know, I’ve been there. Expecting things to just go my way, Feeling privileged and entitled to more than I need— and forgetting that I was never promised more than enough.But the other extreme is just as real.The writer says,“If I’m poor, I might steal and dishonor the name of my God.”When you’re desperate, you can justify almost anything.You ever hear someone say,“I had to do what I had to do”?Sometimes, that’s a cry from someone trying to survive a system that was designed against them in the first place! But other times, it’s an excuse we give when fear hijacks our faith.Think about Abraham. The man who walked by faith— until Pharaoh took a good look at Sarah, and was like, “I want that”.And Abraham felt that threat.Suddenly, his wife Sarah becomes… “his sister.” Why? Because when his throat was on the line, his trust turned a little thin. He didn’t plan to lie. He just panicked. And had to do what he felt he had to do.And we all do it.The writer of Proverbs 30 doesn’t pretend he’s above any of that. He just owns it. He says: “Lord, I know me.”And that’s the invitation for us today. No shame. No guilt. No Diddy (OK, that was wrong I know…) Just brutal honesty.Because balance only comes when we admit where we tend to tip.🧠 So Remember This:Balance begins where brutal honesty meets daily dependence.🙏🏽 PrayerGod, teach me to live satisfied with just enough today.💡 Today’s Challenge:Do a quick self-check. Where are you tipping right now—toward over-indulgence or desperation? Write down one brutal truth about how you’ve handled “enough.” Then, invite God into that place— the place between too much and too little.About the AuthorFred Lynch is a creative communicator, author, and Christian Hip Hop pioneer. To learn more about Fred and what he’s up to now…click here or you can find him in all the socials by searching the handle: heyfredlynch📱Experience Proverbs Daily by Subscribing!Ready to receive daily wisdom directly on your phone?Go to proverbsdaily.org for the app or just click that Subscribe button right now!Be Wise and Be Well...peace.Thanks for reading Proverbs Daily! This post is public so feel free to share it.
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