Yesterday, at church, the pastor talked about a godly perspective on money.  We often worry about money, and we also often spend too much on things we do not need.  If we would follow God’s instructions and fearlessly give in tithe and to others, we surely would have more than we ever imagined.  Fear, however, often gets in the way.  Fear of not having enough, fear of not being able to pay the bills, fear of being penniless and not having enough for food and housing …  all of which often makes us reluctant to give.

However, the pastor indicated, “Imagine what could happen if you turned to God and listened to His timeless wisdom regarding your money.”

Proverbs 3:9-10:

Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the first fruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine.

Malachi 3:10:

Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house.  Test me in this,” says the Lord Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it.”

Check out my poem entitled “Giving”  in it’s entirety in my book, “The Fingers of God,” available online through Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

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