Is it about the Money?

"Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, 

and to God the things that are God's." 

Mark 12:17

The government has its share of our earnings known as taxes but I do not consider tithes and love offerings in the same manner. I believed that all belongs to God and the amount you give should not be measured in accordance with its value that you seem to have lost in your pocket but rather on how much it can help in bringing people closer to God.

The more you give, the more you will receive. Water fills up all empty spaces until it is full. Can you swim in a tub or rather than go to the beach and enjoy? Same thing true with blessings, the more you widen up your spheres of charity, the more God will fill up all those empty spaces and as such, you will receive more.

Whenever I read of the Lord's wisdom such as this, I am truly amazed on the depths of understanding that God wants to place in our hearts.

Father in heaven, what can I offer that does not belong to you?

All I can do is but praise you for all the good works that you have done and continue to do over my life and over the lives of your people.

Fill up all the empty spaces in my works of charity that would bring glory to your Mighty Name. Free me from all debts by providing abundant financial resources in my work and business.

All these I humbly ask and pray in Jesus Name. Amen.

TRANSPORTATION

He told his disciples to have a boat ready for him 

because of the crowd, lest they should crush him.

Mark 3:9

Reflection:
When the going gets rough, do you have any fall back options?

In any work, process, or activity, there must always be a Plan "A" and a Plan "B". The objective of Plan A is geared towards the successful achievement of the task while Plan B focuses on safety and security.

Jesus became an instant celebrity after His healing powers spread across thre regions. He knew that He needs a "get away car" in case the crowd becomes unruly so He told His disciples to have a boat ready for Him. Although He can just invoke His divine powers to shield Himself from any harm, He allowed the natural course of action and reaction to be in motion so that people will learn on how to deal with them.

God allows risks to occur in our lives so that He can equip us with the needed things to ensure safety and security.

Prayer
Father in heaven, in you I take refuge and strength. I can never change or alter the natural course of life when it comes to the occurrence of risks, but I can rely on your word that you will always protect me by way of providing for all the things I need in order to be safe and secured. I claim these words of yours by asking for a new vehicle that can safely transport us to any destination, most especially on places where you want us to minister to the needs of your people for the praise and glory of your Name. All these, I humbly ask and pray, in Jesus Name. Amen.

Money at Interest

He who walks blamelessly, and does what is right, and speaks truth from his heart; who does not slander with his tongue, and does no evil to his friend, nor takes up a reproach against his neighbor; in whose eyes a reprobate is despised, but who honors those who fear the LORD; who swears to his own hurt and does not change; who does not put out his money at interest, and does not take a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things shall never be moved.

-- Psalms 15: 2 - 5

Prompt settlement of Payables

Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to do it. Do not say to your neighbor, "Go, and come again, tomorrow I will give it" -- when you have it with you.
-- Proverbs 3: 27 - 34