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yesterday was about confronting our uncomfortability, questions, + concerns. we came to terms w/how God isn’t concerned that we get no money, He is just concerned that we don’t serve it. yesterday was our foundation.
however, just to be super clear. any true business owner, especially one that has been successful, had these thoughts yesterday as well… does God bless my business? should i not pray for financial blessings? that makes no sense! i can use money to help more people!
money is the #1 topic that Jesus talked about. trust me, money definitely serves a purpose larger than just tearing you down spiritually! It is a tool, a resource + it can absolutely be a blessing! over the next couple of days we are going to visit 3 areas of our lives that will ensure that money is a blessing to us, + not a god/master. because i take my spiritual life very seriously, i have to bring these areas before God daily. in order to live by His Word, His Will, + seek His purpose in my life, these are the areas i have to keep in check.
d a y • t w o
ᴛʜᴇ sᴏᴜʀᴄᴇ
who gave what’s in my hand?🤲🏽
so you have a desire to be a millionaire, you want to live the most abundant life, + you want to free your family financially. you’re also willing to do what it takes to get that done. work hard, sacrifice, + take that leap of faith - perfect. there is absolutely nothing that says that this is against God! so free yourself!
i know my vision is from God, what areas do i need to keep in check to ensure that my pursuit of this vision is also aligned with God as well? it is the pursuit of the vision, is where the enemy + the “inner me” usually begin to cause havoc. but now we will be aware to guard these areas of our lives.
area number one: ᴛʜᴇ sᴏᴜʀᴄᴇ
d a y • t w o
ᴛʜᴇ sᴏᴜʀᴄᴇ
who gave what’s in my hand?🤲🏽
ᴍᴀʀᴋ ᴇɪɢʜᴛ, ᴛʜɪʀᴛʏ-sɪx
for what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul?
ɪs ʟᴀᴄᴋ, ᴏʙsᴛᴀᴄʟᴇs, ᴏʀ ᴛʀɪᴀʟs + ᴛʀɪʙᴜʟᴀᴛɪᴏɴs ᴀ sɪɢɴ ғʀᴏᴍ ɢᴏᴅ ᴛᴏ sᴛᴏᴘ ᴘᴜʀsᴜɪɴɢ ʙᴜsɪɴᴇss/ᴡᴇᴀʟᴛʜ?
i’m sure you would rather a yes or no answer.
this is the plain truth >
we are proud people who attempt at every turn to minimize our reliance on God + inflate our sense of self-importance.
this is the plain answer >
when our dreams exceed our reach, we have a choice.
we can lose heart and despair
OR
we can say thank you + wait for further guidance
God is not a genie; where you praise Him + rub the Bible and in return He grants your 3 wishes. God isn’t a vending machine; where we give him a quarter of our time + expect instant gratification from an unhealthy, quick fix that will do more harm than good. this journey of life is about relationship. this specific part of your journey is about God showing Himself true in your life. He will utilize + seize every opportunity to get your attention, even if that means showing you just how futile your idols are.
ᴊᴀᴍᴇs ᴏɴᴇ, ᴛᴡᴏ ᴛʜʀᴏᴜɢʜ ғᴏᴜʀ
consider it pure joy, my brothers + sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature + complete, not lacking anything
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a reminder we all needed🤍
ᴛᴏᴅᴀʏ's sᴛᴀᴛᴇᴍᴇɴᴛ ᴏғ sᴜʀʀᴇɴᴅᴇʀ: the source of my money + blessings is the God I serve. I am blessed by Him, because of how I steward my blessings. I do not have to force or manipulate an ending, or compromise my values, integrity or character. God has already sealed my victory.
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