Eternal Investments

I have to be honest. I have always struggled to trust God wholly. It has been my stumbling block for many years and is rooted in pride (a sin I am working on). I like to rely on my own ability (little that it is) to survive and be in control of my life in certain ways. I believe that God has given me a brain to think and take action and that I should make investments and be wise with what He has given me. I tithe and give to the needy, and then I try to save so that I can give more later. God does give us the ability to be good stewards with the resources we have around us. It is hard not to sometimes think about the safe feeling that comes from more money in the bank, but Wilson-Hartgrove made a good point when he wrote that investments in the world are fleeting and unsafe (no matter how sure someone is). God is the only true safety and I have to believe that. The only sensible decision would be to trust my creator with my life and then be wise with what he has blessed me with. I don't think that necessarily means I have to not accept health insurance for me and my family or live in a collective community. I think one can live wisely, simply, and still be dependent on God even with insurance and savings.