Is having lots of money hard?

We often pray for the things we don’t have — but do we thank God for the wealth and privilege we already have 🤔

What if we started tomorrow with only the things we thanked God for today? Have we been thankful for running water, warmth and a functioning body?

Wealth and comfort are a test in life, do we thank God for what he has given us? Or do we become complacent and forgetful — seeing our privilege as normal?

Wealth and comfort come with a moral onus to spend them well. As with all of our actions, are we using our time wisely — in a way that is pleasing to God?

۞ يَـٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلنَّاسُ أَنتُمُ ٱلْفُقَرَآءُ إِلَى ٱللَّهِ ۖ وَٱللَّهُ هُوَ ٱلْغَنِىُّ ٱلْحَمِيدُ ١٥

“O humanity! It is you who stand in need of Allah, but Allah ˹alone˺ is the Self-Sufficient, Praiseworthy.” — Qur’an 35:15

Everyday we should try and take some time to step back, to gain perspective and to thank God for all He has given us.

The 5 daily prayers are a great time to remove ourselves from the busyness of our lives and to gain perspective.