God is not your bell boy

A respected Christian leader once told the story of how God had helped him. It went something like this...

He was busy at work and was really pushed for time to go and secure a house that he wanted to buy. He barely had time to get to the auction and back but he jumped into the car anyway.  Anyway God was good and interested in the details of his life he said, because he prayed for a parking spot and God provided one wonderfully close to the house. He was able to put the winning bid on the house and get back to work in time. God was his saviour.

Well of course God is interested in the detail of our lives but he is not a convenience service to call in when you need things to go your way little bit more. God is not your bell boy, waiting patiently at your door for your next self - indulgent command. God is not there for your convenience.  Sure, talk to him about everything that concerns you but in the context of putting the Kingdom first.  Does God want me to buy another house? How does God want me to use my money? Ask these kind of questions before you ask for s parking spot.