Financial Testimony By the middle of the summer, my savings and checking
accounts were almost empty. As a result, I planted less and less
financially into the kingdom of God. Shortly afterwards, I got into an
increasing amount of debt. I became both frustrated and angry at my
financial situation. Meanwhile, the Holy Spirit started speaking to me
about neglecting to fulfill my “Faith Promise.” At the beginning of the year, I made a commitment with
the Lord to give Him a monthly amount in excess of my tithing. Immediately,
I was convicted yet a bit reluctant to give because of my financial
situation. However, I knew that I
needed to give God what was already promised to Him. I decided to take a
step of faith and give God my Faith Promise. The very next day I was given
the name of someone who needed a private tutor. To my amazement I was hired
at a rate of $75 an hour and the family intends to use me for the entire school
year. Also, they pay me in advance for each month, and always prepare a
delicious dinner for me when I tutor. A week after I was given the first tutoring job, I gave
up one evening of my time to help His Throne Room International Ministry
with something. Shortly afterwards, I was offered another tutoring job at a
rate of $75 an hour. I learned that when we give to God He gives
extravagantly unto us. When we hold back from God He will hold back
blessings from us. He taught me that there is power in giving faithfully
and with a willing heart. “The Lord loves a cheerful giver.” 2 Corinthians 9:7 Sister in
Christ
God has been teaching me a lot about giving and receiving. And with the
same measure that we give so shall we receive. (Luke 6:38) Last summer, I
did not have a regular income coming in because I am on a ten-month pay scale.
In addition, the family that I baby-sit for on a regular basis was away for
the majority of the summer.