Malachi 3:10
Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.
Yes, these are tough economic times...has been for a few years. However, the outcome of those hard times on us personally has a lot to do with our attitude and what we choose to do with what we have. Are we freaking out, or are we trusting in the Lord? Are we griping and complaining, or are we entering His courts with thanksgiving in our hearts? Are we hoarding what we have, or are ready and willing to freely give as the Lord directs us? Selah. Here's today's boast:
I remember when Frank was without work for 7 months. His company went bankrupt, and everyone got canned. Now I'm not going to lie and say Frank was dancing a jig throughout that entire ordeal. Trust me, he had some challenging days. Yet, we never went without. Why? I believe it's because we stayed in the Word and we were giving. We stayed hooked up to our life source - Jesus! Eventually, Frank got a job and is still with that company to this day. He has good hours, good pay, good benefits, and works with great people. It is a MUCH better place to work than where he was before. On top of all of that, when we got to the end of that crazy year and began to prepare our tax paperwork, we discovered that not only had we given during those difficult times, but God had somehow enabled us to give MORE than we had ever given before! Talk about pouring out a blessing! God is so awesome!
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