Money is a funny thing. It is a
sensitive subject. You do not ask someone how much money they make, how much
they paid for something like a house or car. Money can cause a lot of trouble
in a home, spending too much and not having enough. Managing money is a challenge for everyone. In America people have such an abundance, they spend money on electronics, vehicles, homes, and entertainment. Some have so much money to blow they have
multiple homes, cars, and boats. While at the same time miles away people are starving, without enough food to sustain them, no money, no cars, a dirt floor
home. It is a sad reality. Money is a hard thing even for me to comprehend in
my own home. I feel like all money we have is from the Lord. He blesses us with
the money we make. He gives us talents, the ability, and the resources. If he
blesses us so much, it is not our money, but his so we should use it to bless
others. If we are blessed beyond our basic needs, then the money should be
given. Most couples disagree and argue over finances because they don’t have a
lot of money, or they are spending too much money. In our case, we don’t argue,
but we disagree. I am not a high maintenance kind of gal. I don’t
require fancy jewelry, clothes, and cars. I don’t have to have namebarnd
furniture, purses, or shoes. I am pretty simple and don’t ask for much. I would
rather spend my money on someone that needs it or would benefit them than myself. It
bothers me to see people that overindulge in themselves. That pretty much sums
up most Americans. If the Lord blesses you above
and beyond what you need, give. It is the Lord’s money. There are
families that have had tragedies, a parent dies, the home is destroyed by
tornado or fire, medical expenses, the world crisis of
disease, hunger, and natural disasters. There are the orphans that touch my
heart. There are so many needs out there, you can easily find a place to give. We give to a lot of different situations of need. I am happy for that. I am hoping that we can do something big, something that will make a big impact. That is my goal. How do you teach to give. How do you teach to give more than just a little here
and there. How do you teach to give beyond 10% tythe?
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