The Blueprint for Plenty, Part 2: Consecrate Your Desire

 

The Blueprint for Plenty, Part 2: Consecrate Your Desire ✨



In our first post on defeating scarcity, we focused on the Tithe of Attention—the commitment to give God our first thought of the day, effectively banishing worry from the throne of our minds. That practice secures our peace in the present moment.

But the fear of "Do you got money?" often isn't just about today's bills; it's about a relentless, nagging feeling that we need something bigger, newer, or better to finally be enough. This brings us to our second covenant of plenty: Consecrate Your Desire.

The Second Covenant: The Heart Check

The principle here is simple yet revolutionary: Abundance is found in what we want, not just what we have.

Our mind naturally wanders on the desires of the heart, often confusing what is of this world (fleeting, ego-driven, comparative) with that which is of heaven (eternal, soul-sustaining, developmental).

Scarcity thrives when we compare our life to someone else's highlight reel. It convinces us that the lack of a specific material item—a luxury car, a perfect vacation, a bigger house—is the source of our unhappiness. This is the world’s desire: a continuous, un-satisfiable quest for more.

Worldly Wants vs. Heavenly Desires

To consecrate your desire is to perform a "Heart Check" every time you feel that pull of "I wish I had that." You must ask yourself one essential question: Is this desire feeding my soul's growth, or is it feeding the insecurity that Satan cultivates?

Want of the World (Insecurity)Desire of Heaven (Abundance)
I want a luxury car so people will respect me.I desire reliable transportation so I can serve my family and community.
I want a bigger house to prove I’ve succeeded.I desire a peaceful home where my family can find safety and growth.
I want a perfect body to receive external validation.I desire a strong, healthy body so I can fulfill my purpose on Earth.

The want of the world is a bottomless pit; it only breeds more want. The desire of heaven is a fertile garden; it brings genuine joy and spiritual maturity.

The Power of Seeking "First"

The scriptures give us the ultimate covenant for this check: "Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you."

This isn't a magical formula for getting a sports car; it's an instruction on where to point your deepest longing. When you seek the kingdom—which is growth, character, compassion, and divine connection—you fundamentally change your definition of plenty.

If you covet a large sum of money to finally feel safe, that desire is rooted in fear. But if you desire the character necessary to be a better steward, a more generous friend, and a wiser parent, that desire is rooted in faith and will produce true prosperity.

The Covenant in Action

When you feel the familiar ache of lack—the jealousy over a neighbor's upgrade, the anxiety over an expensive want—stop and ask for the spiritual equivalent first.

Instead of praying: "Please help me afford that new gadget." Try praying: "Please help me find contentment with what I have, and show me how to use my current resources with wisdom and gratitude."

When we consecrate our desire, we are promising God that we value character over currency. We are admitting that the truest riches are in the heart, and we are trusting that when we focus on eternal growth, the necessary "things" for our mortal journey will indeed be added to us.

This week, let’s be detectives of our own desires. Let’s commit to giving our hearts a thorough Heart Check and choose to water the seeds of heavenly desires, allowing them to bloom into a real and lasting sense of plenty.

What is one "worldly want" you are ready to trade for its "heavenly desire" equivalent this week? Share in the comments!

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