God's Way

6/17/15

- you should use the money God gives you to bring people to Christ.

- It's the best financial investment you'll ever make.

(Rick Warren Daily Devotion)

S: And since God gave these Gentiles the same gift he gave us when we believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I to stand in God’s way?” (Acts of the Apostles 11:17 NLT)

Barnabas was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and strong in faith. And many people were brought to the Lord. (Acts of the Apostles 11:24 NLT)

O: Making more money does mean I can give more. I desire to invest in the Sun Valley Youth Center. Who am I to stand in the way of what God is doing through me? There maybe a kid who is struggling to get by who needs my financial investment but I'm not bold and courageous enough to speak up about what I'm worth and what I deserve. My fear is my negative reputation. I don't want to come off too strong and offend people. Paul said it great, make a decision and stick with it. That's the trait of a real leader. No one wants to follow someone who is wishy washy in there decision making. 

A: Just like Barnabas, I am a good woman. I just happened to have a traumatic childhood. However, I am special because God  made me and he doesn't make mistakes. I am full of the Spirit, and strong in faith. As God told Joshua several times in the Old Testament, be strong and courageous! And then many people will come to the Lord. 

P: Husband Daddy, I've realized that what I have done in the past has distanced me from you in the present. However, I am determined in my heart to do whatever to be free so I can walk in strength and courage. My haughty and prideful behavior is no longer my identity, my identity is in you. MY NAME IS VICTORY!!!! In Jesus name I pray, amen.