ATM

I'm using a devotional book for Lent called, "There's no ATM in the Wilderness." The reflections are written by a variety of people who are active in the United Church of Canada. There is a Scripture passage, a reflection, a prayer and ideas for journalling or action. Last night's text was from Mark 12, especially the first part of verse 17: "Jesus said to them, 'Give to the emperor the things that are the emperor's, and to God the things that are God's'" One suggestion in the journal reflection part caught my attention: "John Wesley suggested praying before spending money. What if, every time you spent money, you simply asked the question: Remembering it's not really mine, is this how I want to spend God's money?" Something to ponder.