There are many who say, “Who will show us some good? Lift up the light of your face upon us, O LORD!”; You have put more joy in my heart than they have when their grain and wine abound.

Psalm 4:6-7

Adjusting to a single income lifestyle is ongoing. It’s not just a financial adjustment, but it’s an emotional one, too. One eye-opening component is I realizing how I’ve been placing my value in how much I contribute to our bank account. In turn, I self-evaluate my true worth.

I wrote about this very thing last year, which just goes to show how much of a battle it has been on my heart.

The blessing behind these battles is that it always brings me back to the truth in God’s word.

King David had riches, fame, and power, and yet he proclaims in Psalm 4 that the abundance of wheat and wine (indicators of a person’s wealth) couldn’t compare to the joy he found in the Lord.

Seeking out joy from the abundance of worldly things will undoubtedly lead me away from the abundant joy that can only be found in Christ. Finding comfort in the number in our bank account will only prompt me to rely on things other than God.

For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs. ~1 Timothy 6:10

Through the daily decision to lean on finances for peace of mind, I am wandering further away from my true source of all things.

As I read more and more of His word, I see nothing but God’s grace and provisions, even towards those who actively rebelled against Him. I am reminded of all the times when we got an unexpected reimbursement or a sudden opportunity that would allow us to acquire a little extra income when we needed it. He’s got us, and there’s nothing else I need anymore. He is where true peace, comfort, and joy are stored.

Here are a few songs from my playlist that inspire me to live more abundantly in Him . I hope they do the same for you.