Several years ago, my wife Kris and I sensed a need to get a better handle on our finances. So, in our quest to figure it all out, we found “Crown Financial Ministries” http://www.crown.org/ and a small group study at our church.
I can’t say enough about Crown and how it helps to lead you to a biblical perspective of your finances. I didn’t know it before getting involved in Crown but the bible talks about money more than any other subject . . . who knew?!?!
I tell you that to tell you this; part of the curriculum of small group study of Crown was to memorize a bible verse each week. One memory verse, which was the longest and most difficult to memorize, had the greatest impact in my life and consequently has become my “life verse”. This was David’s prayer of praise in 1st Chronicles 29: 11 & 12. Here it is:
“Everything in the heavens and on earth is yours, O Lord, and this is your kingdom. We adore you as the one who is over all things. Riches and honor come from you alone, you are the ruler of all mankind. Power and might come from you alone, and it is at your discretion that people are made great and given strength”
Think on this scripture. For me, it puts everything in perspective; God is over all things and it is at HIS discretion that people are made great and given strength! Of course we have our part to do in this life. We can’t be successful just sitting on the beach eating bon bons but our success is at God’s discretion.
Those are some of the ways that God spoke to me through this verse. Think on it yourself. I am confident He will speak to you also . . . not necessarily in the same way He spoke to me.
By the way, if you sense God telling you to get a better handle on your finances, Crown Financial Ministry is a great place to gain God’s perspective on this. Also a great place to become close to others with similar issues. We have many life long friends and small group member who we met through Crown.
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