Praying for Millions

So I just finished listening to a message by one of my ministers (Jay Minor) on being a light to the world.  He talked about how one of the few things we are in control of in our lives is how we give our time, and how we give our money.

I was hit when Jay asked if we have ever had the courage to pray for millions of dollars in order to help millions of people.

I've often dreamed of becoming a millionaire.  At first, when I was young and not yet a Christian, it was for the respect or renown it would bring me, and for the lazy, irresponsible lifestyle it would allow me to live.  (In my nature, I don't like to work or have to worry about money and bills, etc..)  

As I grew, it became a different kind of selfish desire: for the way using the money would make me feel good about myself, or make others appreciate me.

Now, after 9 years of living for Christ, I have found myself not dreaming as much.  Sure, I want to be unselfish and not desire things that aren't important (money itself isn't happiness or goodness).  At the same time, I want to shine brighter, and let God use my life more than I have.  I think I settled with feeling that I am not great, so should not aspire to greatness.  

Yet, why not aspire to greatness for God?  If my greatness reflects his glory, shouldn't I strive to be all God made me to be?  Yet it is the desire to please my God that drives me, now, not to pray for millions of dollars, but for the heart to use all of my life and wealth for others.  Whatever God trusts me with is what I can glorify him with, whether that is a million dollars or a hundred.  

"God, give me every resource I need to fulfill the dreams you place on my heart to glorify your name."
  
Click here and look for the "Too Small" section--listen to "Being the Light" for this sermon.