0858 New Year, New You - Finances

465 people gave to HungryGen in 2017

1 person gave > $20,000

3 people gave > $15,000

7 people gave > $10,000

20 people gave > $5,000

60 people gave > $1,000

374 people gave < $1,000

How can I see manage my finances this year?

1. Have emergency fund (Prov.21:20) (2-3 months expenses. 2/3 of American’s can’t cover 1k crisis. 1/2 cant cover $500 expense)

2. Live within your means (1Tim.6:6) (breathing room)

3. Use wisdom in investing (Ecc.11:1-6) (don’t understand, using money you can’t afford to lose)

4. Avoid borrowing (Prov.22:7) (avoid having everything on payments; make it your goal to pay off your loans. 2015 Household credit card is 15k, mortgage is 171k, car $27k, loan 48k)

5. Work hard (2Th.3:10-12) (your job is your resource, God is your source; frozen hose will drip, not run with water)

6. Work smart (Mt.25:14-30) (Make money work for you)

7. Don’t cut corners (Rev.9:21) (Its very deadly)

But you his son, Belshazzar, have not humbled your heart, although you knew all this. And you have lifted yourself up against the Lord of heaven. They have brought the vessels of His house before you, and you and your lords, your wives and your concubines, have drunk wine from them. And you have praised the gods of silver and gold, bronze and iron, wood and stone, which do not see or hear or know; and the God who holds your breath in His hand and owns all your ways, you have not glorified. Daniel 5:22-23

Babylon is 50 miles of Bagdad. It was build in Genesis 10. Walls 300 feet tall and 4 chairs can ride on them. 60 miles around the city. It can last for 20 years. Enemy was at the gate, but Belshazzar was partying. He took holy articles dedicated to God but conquered by his dad and used them to drink from. He did that because he praised the god of gold. An arm appeared saying that his days are numbered and he is found very light in God’s eyes and his kingdom is going to be taken from him.

When it comes to finances ask these questions of yourself:

Are you living with end in mind? How rich will you be heaven’s scales? Who will take what you’re working so hard for? Are you using for your pleasures what is supposed to be dedicated to God? Is money your god?

Pig asked a cow “I give as much as you do, but they like you more”. Cow replied, “Maybe it’s because I give while I am still alive.”

“Where your pleasure is, there is your treasure; where your treasure is, there is your heart; where your heart is, there is your happiness.” Augustine

Return to Me, and I will return to you,” Says the Lord of hosts. “But you said, ‘In what way shall we return?’ “Will a man rob God? Yet you have robbed Me! But you say, ‘In what way have we robbed You?’ In tithes and offerings. You are cursed with a curse, For you have robbed Me, Even this whole nation. Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, That there may be food in My house, And try Me now in this,” Says the Lord of hosts, Malachi 3:7-10

Why tithing?

Tithing is about returning to God. Tithing is about trusting in God. (10 is number to test. Principle of the first) Tithing is about bringing not giving. (Ford I borrowed from Vlad, Arkansas) Tithing goes to your church. Tithing encouraged by Jesus.

“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and faith. These you ought to have done, without leaving the others undone. Matthew 23:23

Jesus’ ministry was empowered by the Holy Spirit but supposed by people. For example, Mary borrowed her womb, wise men gave expensive gifts, Peter borrowed a boat, little boy gave his lunch, one man borrowed his donkey, Mary gave 1 year’s wages on perfume, one man borrowed his house for passover, another borrowed his tomb.

“A man there was, and they called him mad; the more he gave, the more the had.” John Bunyan

How do I give?

Tithe. Jacob did it. Abraham did it. Give according to your income lest the Lord reduces your income according to your giving Story - Julie - Raised to my regular giving to my desired income. New business idea came. Ivan and Katerina. 400 applicants he got solected Give to my pastor. Whatever reward he gets - i will get also. person gave testimony. Mary blessed her pastor - Judas betrayed him. Support other ministries (sow where I wanna grow. sow where I wanna go) Story - Eder - $700 to Cash Luna. 3 Checks. Bless those in need “The more we give it seems like the more we can save and bless others with. Also it gives me peace of mind cuz I know that God is in charge of my finances and we’ll always have more than enough.” Mike and Anna Give sacrifice Galina, husband sick, borrowed 68k grew to 120k, husband died. 3 kids. Debt collectors. God spoke, in day you will pay off all your debt. Real estate and consouler. Earned first 3k and gave them away.

Prayer:

Lord Jesus I return to you today with my tithe. I repent of stealing and laziness in Jesus name. The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not lack. He will supply all my needs with His riches and glory. Lord Jesus, give me power to get wealth. Give me ideas that will produce money. Bless the work of my hands. The dry bones shall live again. Every dry bone in my finances begin to live again. As we receive today’s offering, We are believing the Lord for: Jobs and better jobs Raises and bonuses Benefits Sales and commissions Favorable settlements Estates and inheritances Interests and income Rebates and returns Checks in the mail Gifts and surprises Finding money Debts paid off Expenses decrease Blessing and increase Thank You, Lord, for meeting all of my financial needs that I may have more than enough to give into the Kingdom of God and promote the Gospel of Jesus Christ.