Blessed in Giving God has opened my heart to the power of giving. 2 Cor 9:7 “The Lord loves a cheerful giver.” God delights when we give Him our best and this extends
into all areas of our lives: Our
heart, skills, talents, time, and also finances. Pastor always encourages us to give to God first and
since attending HTR, I have faithfully given. God would be very specific about amounts
and at specific times I would feel His sweet gentle voice prompting. Many times when giving my checkbook would appear like
there were not “enough” funds to give.
However, each time I gave in faith God would give me a token
(financial breakthroughs) some small, some huge. Many times after going to a service I would get home and
that night I would have gotten a check in the mail. Other times, I would get a call from a
client asking me to tutor. Every
single time I gave financially God would enable me to pay my bills, and
beyond. Last week I got a card in
the mail for free windshield wiper fluid.
A few days later my windshield wiper fluid ran out
unexpectedly. God knew my need
before I did and He provided. The
last time I got a prescription at the doctors she gave me a coupon for my
medication. I paid for it completely
and the pharmacist said I could use the coupon another time too. Next week I have to have a mini medical
surgery and the medical office assured me that I will only be billed $15. God knows my needs and He is faithful to provide. As I step out in faith and give
cheerfully He is able to release financial answers to prayer such as a 25%
increase in salary (this year) but also I know that He releases other
desires of my heart too. For
example, my sister had a very successful surgery and recovery this month.
Her appendix was removed. When we give to God, He sees our faith, and our
desperation for Him to work in our lives.
We can never out give God. Sister in Christ
Over the last four years, while attending, HIS Throne Room,