Part 3

Guest writer-Ashleigh Duncan

Look at verses 9 and 10. How often do we do what these verses tell us? I've come to realize that I do this way less than I originally thought I did. And I know that as ladies who enjoy shoes, purses, clothes, and such, it's very easy to dedicate our paychecks to things before we actually have that paycheck in our hands. What we're actually supposed to do is take the first of it for God and then dedicate the rest of it as we see fit (under God's direction, of course). I know that I don't do that. I don't wait until I've given my 10% to God before I do a little shopping or go out to the movies. I think what this verse is saying is that if I would be patient and wait until I've got the money in my hand (or bank account, or whatever) after having given to God first, I'll have plenty leftover to enjoy the movies or my new shoes without worrying about debt or money. I'm not saying there's anything wrong with credit cards or loans or any of that because I know our economy puts a lot into having good credit scores and those things are necessary to achieve such. BUT I am saying that we need to be careful not to get sucked into things that we have to fight to get out of, God wants us to live worry-free lives and just enjoy serving Him. I hope you all have a great day and I love each and every one of you!!!
 
In Christ,

Bridget Ashleigh
 
Today I am thankful for God's little reminders. I was walking to work and stressing over little things like I always do and I happened to look down at the ground as something caught my eye. It was a button, the type that is supposed to be pinned to a shirt or a backpack, and it simply said "Trust God". Lol, let me just say that I don't believe in coincidence.