How soon we forget

We all go through lean times when we are humble and realize our total dependence on God. When we are hungry we keep our spiritual edge. But as God blesses us we become “fat and sleek” and we forget God. We start thinking that we are responsible for our prosperity and that by our good character and hard work we have earned the life that we now enjoy. How soon we forget the water from the Rock and manna from heaven, the simple provision of God for which we were very grateful (Deu 8:3, 12-14, 15-17). Lord give me neither poverty nor wealth, lest I become hungry and steal or grow rich and forget you (Pro 30:8-9).