Generous Living

So, we are in an economic crisis. Before the downfall in our nations economy, our family was already in our own financial heap of debt. We have a high mortgage payment each month, several school loans, credit card debt, and more. And of all times, the Lord has used this moment in our lives to call us to a more generous life.

God has provided so much and blessed us beyond the imaginable in our budget. We have messed up (and messed up, and messed up) over and over again. We have not managed The Lord's money in a way that I would believe to be pleasing to Him. I am ashamed. And the Lord has had such amazing grace on us. He has proven faithful even though we don't deserve it.

For the past several months, I have felt the Lord directing our family to no longer focus on ourselves, but on those around us. Wow, the direction is sweet and all, but what do we do? How do we give? What about our debt?

As I began allowing the Lord to work, He has answered most of my questions with, "Trust Me and Obey." Even though the specifics haven't come yet, I know that if I continue to allow my Heavenly Father to work, the details and resources will follow. Since beginning this walk, I have revisited a study that our church went through a year ago, called "Spiritual Journey to a More Generous Life." Oh my, I recommend that become part of your personal library. It will call you to move and act like you never thought you could. It has called me to move and act like Scripture tells me I SHOULD!

We are among a nation of people hurting and suffering. We are living in communities that can't make ends meet. We are attending churches that will soon not be able to function without the faithfulness of giving that has been commanded.

Father, loosen my grip on the things that are yours. Make me a generous vessel to be used by you.

Blessings,
Jaime