"Trust in the Lord with all your heart; lean not on your own understanding. But in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make straight your paths." Proverbs 3:5-6.
Last week I had to remind myself to fully trust in the Lord, and not trust in my own Mathematical calculations. Brett and I are working hard and God is blessing us, BUT for a family of 6 it just doesn't always add up. And when it doesn't add up, it truly makes it hard to give freely to the needs of others. But Brett and I know we have been called to take care of those who are in more need than ourselves. "Sell what you have and give to those in need. This will store up treasures for you in heaven!" Luke 12:33a. We feel called not only to provide for our family, but for others as well. So, even though I know helping someone else will cut us close on being able to provide for our family, I trust in the Lord and know He will provide. The day after I struggled with my trust and giving of what we had, not of our abundance, God gave me this verse, "It is possible to give freely and become more wealthy, but those who are stingy will lose everything." Proverbs 11:24. I trusted God, and we gave before knowing if we would have enough to even buy groceries, and in my trust in Him, He made a promise to provide for me. God is Good, and He will make straight my paths as well as yours..
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