Lucky Charms Is Just a Cereal

My kids have learned not to ask me to wish them luck on a test or job interview.

They know I don’t believe in luck. Instead, I pray God’s favor over them. Because I do believe in that.

Luck assumes we live in a world of random occurrences, but God isn’t a god of chance. Nor is he random. He’s a purposeful, intimate Creator who runs the universe and fathers us with great intention. In his creation, there’s no magical pixie dust called “luck” that we can wish on others or obtain through some talisman that operates independently from God.

We aren’t lucky or unlucky. May we never again call God’s blessing and favor “good luck”—nor the consequences of this fallen world and our brokenness “bad luck.”

So when someone asks you to wish them luck, don’t. Lucky Charms is just a cereal…and not a good one at that. Instead pray God’s favor over them. Then stay expectant for how he will come through for them.

One last thought. If today’s reading resonated, take a moment now to email or share it with a fellow creative, friend or family member who could use the encouragement.

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