**In a world where scarcity seems to define our daily experience, it’s easy to feel like there’s never enough—whether it’s not enough money, not enough time, or not enough security. But is that really the whole story?**

The belief that “there won’t be enough” is anything but new. From the moment sin entered the world, scarcity became part of the human story—not because God lacked resources, but because fear and distrust entered our hearts.

Jesus described the enemy (the thief) as one who “comes only to steal and kill and destroy” (John 10:10a). That’s precisely what a scarcity mindset does. It steals our peace, kills our joy, and destroys our trust in God’s provision. It convinces us to hoard instead of share, to grasp instead of give, and to stress instead of rest.

This mindset traps us in anxiety. It’s a form of slavery—where we measure life by what we don’t have rather than by who God is. But Jesus didn’t leave us there. Later in that same verse, He continues saying, *“I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.”*

God’s abundance isn’t a prosperity slogan—it’s a promise rooted in His character. Just look at the opening pages of Scripture. Genesis 1 reveals a God who doesn’t create out of stinginess but out of overflowing generosity. He fills the skies with stars, the oceans with creatures, and the land with fruit-bearing trees—not because He had to, but because He delighted to.

We don’t serve a God of just enough—we serve a God of more than enough. As Elisabeth Elliot once put it, *“God has promised to supply all our needs. What we don’t have now, we don’t need now.”*

**Abundance Is Who God Is**

Jesus Himself modeled this kind of trust. Though He had no home of His own and faced hunger, rejection, and the cross, He never lived from fear. Instead, He lived generously—turning water into wine, feeding thousands with a boy’s lunch, and offering forgiveness freely to all who came to Him.

And He invited His followers to live the same way. In Matthew 6:25–34, Jesus says, *“Do not be anxious about your life… Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them.”*

That passage doesn’t promise us a life free from hardship. But it does promise something better: a life free from worry when we trust our Father in heaven. *“Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness,”* Jesus says, *“and all these things will be added to you”* (Matthew 6:33).

**From Striving to Trust**

So, how do we shift from anxiety to peace? From striving to trust? From hoarding to generosity?

- **Renew Your Mind** – Romans 12:2 tells us to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. We ask God to help us see the world, not through the lens of lack, but through the lens of His abundant love.
- **Practice Gratitude** – Gratitude redirects our focus from what we’re missing to what God has already provided.
- **Embrace Stewardship** – We don’t own anything; everything we have is a gift. As Proverbs 3:9 encourages, *“Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce.”*
- **Give in Faith** – Giving isn’t about losing. It’s about trusting. As 2 Corinthians 9:8 reminds us, *“God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that… you may abound in every good work.”*

Living in God’s abundance doesn’t mean you’ll never face hard times. But it does mean you’ll never face them alone, and you’ll never have to live enslaved to fear.

So when the world says, “There’s not enough,” we can look to the One who owns the cattle on a thousand hills and know—He is more than enough. His abundance isn’t just about material provision. It’s about peace that passes understanding, joy in the midst of sorrow, and confidence that our Father knows what we need, even before we ask.

**Take the Next Step**

If you want to take a deeper journey into learning how to trust God’s abundant nature—especially in the face of financial fear and anxiety—I invite you to pick up a copy of our 21-day devotional: *[Look at the Sparrows](https://www.faithfi.com/shop/sparrows)*. It's written to help you experience the freedom that comes from seeing God as your ultimate provider. You can order an individual copy or place a bulk order for your small group or church at [FaithFi.com/Sparrows](http://faithfi.com/Sparrows).

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In a world where scarcity seems to define our daily experience, it’s easy to feel like there’s never enough. But is that really the whole story?

VERSES | Jul 21, 2025

More Than Enough: Rethinking Scarcity Through the Lens of God’s Abundance

By: Taylor Standridge

Where Faith Meets Finance

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