Posts with the tag “provide”

"Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. And thereby put me to the test, says the Lord of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you a blessing until there is no more need." - Malachi 3:10    When it comes to giving to God first, we often hear the phrase “It’s a step of faith.” And while that’s true, it’s also so much more th...  Read More

"Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce; then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will be bursting with wine." - Proverbs 3:9-10    When it comes to giving, the principle of offering God our first 10%—our "firstfruits"—is about more than just money. It’s a reflection of our faith and trust in God’s provision. Giving the first portion of what w...  Read More

"You have searched me, Lord, and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways." - Psalm 139:1-3   Do you ever feel unseen? Do you ever wonder if anyone truly understands the depths of your pain, the weight of your struggles, or the desires of your heart? In those moments, it's ess...  Read More

“The steps of a man are established by the Lord, when he delights in His way; though he fall, he shall not be cast headlong, for the Lord upholds his hand.” - Psalm 37:23-24  Did you know that when God puts a plan in motion, it cannot fail? That includes the plan He has given you. We have talked a lot about opportunities over the last several days. Listen, no matter who you are, where you have com...  Read More

“Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for He has said, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you.’” - Hebrews 13:5  As we continue to look at what it means to “be real,” I want to ask you another important question: are you content with your life? We have talked a lot over the last couple of days about “editing.” Many people now buy apps that allow them to “edit...  Read More

“For all that is in the world— the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life— is not from the Father but is from the world.” - 1 John 2:16   If you want to be a faithful disciple of Christ and pursue the purpose He designed you for, you must be wary of the three types of sins this world will throw at you. Satan used these exact temptations with Jesus. As humans, they are d...  Read More

“For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.” - 2 Timothy 1:7   As we stated yesterday, God does not give us a spirit of fear. If we are fearful or lack faith in some area of our life, that is us listening to the enemy and believing that God is not in control and will not take care of us. But instead, we can know He will always provide because t...  Read More