Apostolic Friends Forum
Tab Menu 1
Go Back   Apostolic Friends Forum > The Fellowship Hall > Fellowship Hall
Facebook

Notices

Fellowship Hall The place to go for Fellowship & Fun!


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #31  
Old 04-03-2008, 01:23 PM
Pressing-On's Avatar
Pressing-On Pressing-On is offline
Not riding the train


 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 48,544
Re: Not Giving Of Necessity

Quote:
Originally Posted by ForeverBlessed View Post
Yes, I realize that… I have thought of this time of blessing as God proving his desire to see me prosper… I don’t believe in the doctrine that we give to get.. I just finally see and understand honoring him first….and in doing so, God will provide and bless.

I had a heart that needed changed… I had a major issue with money…I was a taker and never a giver financially. Often had some major pity parties.. I have given of my life in every area… I would sacrifice my own happiness for people… lots of people think I am a giver… but I knew in my hear “don’t touch my money, I work to hard for it” I would fight you over money. two things that would bring out the passion of fighting over was money or my children…otherwise I am laid back. I had someone I love dearly tell me very bluntly that God needed to work on my money issue. I always denied it..

That being said… I know it is still part of my nature and you are right… I will be tried. I will have to continue in faith believing. My heart just wants to honor God as he has blessed me…
Foreverblessed,
I don't think you are much different than the average person. Money makes the world go round! We are going to hold on to that a little more tightly. We can see money, but faith is another matter altogether. lol
Reply With Quote
  #32  
Old 04-03-2008, 01:56 PM
mizpeh mizpeh is offline
Registered Member


 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 10,749
Re: Not Giving Of Necessity

Quote:
Originally Posted by ForeverBlessed View Post
Yes, I realize that… I have thought of this time of blessing as God proving his desire to see me prosper… I don’t believe in the doctrine that we give to get.. I just finally see and understand honoring him first….and in doing so, God will provide and bless.

I had a heart that needed changed… I had a major issue with money…I was a taker and never a giver financially. Often had some major pity parties.. I have given of my life in every area… I would sacrifice my own happiness for people… lots of people think I am a giver… but I knew in my heart “don’t touch my money, I work too hard for it” I would fight you over money. two things that would bring out the passion of fighting over was money or my children…otherwise I am laid back. I had someone I love dearly tell me very bluntly that God needed to work on my money issue. I always denied it..

That being said… I know it is still part of my nature and you are right… I will be tried. I will have to continue in faith believing. My heart just wants to honor God as he has blessed me…
Repentance, a changed heart, is an awesome work of God's love and mercy. You'll continue to be blessed as you become more like Christlike in your heart. I'm really very happy for you and I rejoice with you! Glory to God!
__________________
His banner over me is LOVE.... My soul followeth hard after thee....Love one another with a pure heart fervently. Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God?

To be a servant of God, it will cost us our total commitment to God, and God alone. His burden must be our burden... Sis Alvear
Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
FIRSTFRUITS giving mfblume Fellowship Hall 16 12-05-2007 02:33 PM
NLYP Giving Up the Forum rgcraig Fellowship Hall 8 09-08-2007 10:49 PM
The Joy of Giving Rico Deep Waters 24 09-02-2007 03:39 PM
What Are You Giving Your Children? Jann Fellowship Hall 1 08-16-2007 02:43 PM
House of Reps set to vote on 'hate crimes' giving homosexuals special rights Warmbee The Newsroom 8 03-28-2007 02:20 PM

 
User Infomation
Your Avatar

Latest Threads
- by Salome
- by Salome

Help Support AFF!

Advertisement




All times are GMT -6. The time now is 09:33 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.5
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.