Do you think sustenance is fate or choice?
By Meli
@astutimeliana723 (4536)
Indonesia
May 21, 2023 7:00pm CST
Hello guys, good morning. Have a nice day. 
Today I will wrote about the concept of sustenance. I often see people who continue to work hard throughout their lives, but they are still poor and don't have much money. Conversely there are people who work a little hard, but he easily earns a lot of money and be a rich. 
Then I also see even someone who is not trying to make a living, because he is sleeping or relaxing at home with his family, but suddenly someone comes to give him money/gifts/food.
From there, I became more and more convinced that the concept of sustenance is destiny, not a choice. So, being rich or poor is beyond our power, it is God's will. But that doesn't mean we have to surrender because of destiny. We still have to work hard to pick up sustenance, while the results we leave to God. 
How about you, what do you think about it?
Today I will wrote about the concept of sustenance. I often see people who continue to work hard throughout their lives, but they are still poor and don't have much money. Conversely there are people who work a little hard, but he easily earns a lot of money and be a rich.
Then I also see even someone who is not trying to make a living, because he is sleeping or relaxing at home with his family, but suddenly someone comes to give him money/gifts/food.
From there, I became more and more convinced that the concept of sustenance is destiny, not a choice. So, being rich or poor is beyond our power, it is God's will. But that doesn't mean we have to surrender because of destiny. We still have to work hard to pick up sustenance, while the results we leave to God.
How about you, what do you think about it?10 people like this
10 responses
@AmbiePam (85268)
• United States
22 May
I don't think God's will is that we are rich OR poor. I think His will is that we work (if physically able) to earn money, spend our money wisely, and help others when we can. It perplexes me sometimes instead of being frugal with their money, people throw money at the lottery in hopes to get rich quick. Meanwhile, think of all the money they have wasted over the years doing that. They statistically have a better shot at being struck by lightning, then winning the lottery, but that doesn't stop them. And sure, it pays off for a few. But for millions more, it is a total waste.
Basically, if we do what God wants us to do, He will provide for us, you are absolutely right. But we can't be irresponsible with what we have, and then expect God to do a magic act. He certainly CAN and HAS saved us from our folly, financial and otherwise. But we shouldn't expect it when we have been given a clear plan on how to live. And He will provide shelter and food if we live an honest life, including with our money. We may not like the shelter provided (I don't like where I live), but it IS shelter, and He did provide. Learning to live with what you have opens the door for bigger blessings to be sent our way.
Good discussion.
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@astutimeliana723 (4536)
• Indonesia
22 May
I like your views. I strongly agree. I also wonder about people who are frugal on necessities but they enter the lottery. Even though many are bankrupt because of the lottery, they don't use their common sense.
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@Beestring (13272)
• Hong Kong
22 May
I think both destiny and efforts play a role. I've been people who were born in a very poor family became very successful and rich. They studied hard and worked hard.
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@Beestring (13272)
• Hong Kong
22 May
@astutimeliana723 Efforts make a difference. Good luck!
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@astutimeliana723 (4536)
• Indonesia
22 May
@Beestring Amen. Yes, I See. Thank you. 
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@astutimeliana723 (4536)
• Indonesia
22 May
Wow, I am glad to hear it. 
I am also born in Poor family, and until now I am not yet be a rich people. Hopefully someday. Amen.
I am also born in Poor family, and until now I am not yet be a rich people. Hopefully someday. Amen. 1 person likes this
@allen0187 (58438)
• Philippines
25 May
Work smart and work hard.
This is my belief.
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@ifa225 (14364)
• Indonesia
22 May
Hiya Meli
I think rich and poor is fate that can be written by us also. If we are lazy and don't want to make any effort, then we will can't change our fate.
I remember someone said to me that food is already served in the table but we must take the food by our effort and eat it by our handshake.
@ifa225 (14364)
• Indonesia
22 May
@astutimeliana723 I am good thank you. I miss you too 
It seems like you are active in MyLot again. Hope you enjoy your time here.
How is MyLot when I am not around?
It seems like you are active in MyLot again. Hope you enjoy your time here.
How is MyLot when I am not around?1 person likes this
@astutimeliana723 (4536)
• Indonesia
22 May
Hey, I miss you. How are you today?
Yes, that's right. We need effort to get sustenance.
Yes, that's right. We need effort to get sustenance. 2 people like this
@astutimeliana723 (4536)
• Indonesia
22 May
Yes, that's right, we shouldn't give up on circumstances by reason of destiny. It still takes effort to earn sustenance.
@psanasangma (5884)
• India
22 May
I think for some people it is fate and for some it is choice besides I still can't conclude my assumption and it makes contradictory
@astutimeliana723 (4536)
• Indonesia
22 May
Yes, that is enough to prove to me that sustenance is Fate.
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@manikarnika (3222)
• India
22 May
Yeah...Someone can give money/gifts/food occasionally.But if he depend daily their destiny or Fate play their role.Only our choice or smart or hard work which will always pay
