Creating Wealth We are now in a time where we can no longer rely on the big corporations to employ us with big salaries and great benefits. We need to get creative and make our own income opportunities. It may be scary at first but the rewards are exciting and worth the effort.
To start this topic, below is a link to an interesting article on MSN. I think it shows an important mindset we need to have when looking at wealth. 12 Steps to Becoming a Millionaire http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/SavingandDebt/SaveMoney/12StepsToBecomeAMillionaire.aspx
You can only go as far as you can believe. It may sound corny but it is true. If you believe that you will always be in debt, you most likely will be. We have a lot more power to change our situation than we often believe. Some of that may be because of how we were raised. Some of that may be because of our experiences. Some of that may be because we don't want to take responsibility. That's the tough one.
It's easier to point the finger at someone else than at ourselves. But, if you truly want to get out of debt, you need to be willing to take an honest look at yourself. Ask yourself questions such as:
Am I spending my money wisely? Am I doing everything possible to improve my situation? Am I making the necessary sacrifices to achieve my goal of debt freedom? Am I putting God first through my tithe or do I only give if I have money left over?
What you value most is evident in where your money goes. If someone was to look at what you spent money on in the past five years, what would they conclude you value the most?
Another area to review is how you spend your time. Do you spend time helping others? The Bible says that what you do for someone else God will do for you. This is called sowing and reaping. You can't sow apple seeds in May and expect to see corn growing in July. You get what you plant. Are you planting your time into helping other people get out of financial problems or are you focused completely on your situation? The Bible tells us that we are blessed to be a blessing. Take a few minutes to see what you can do to be a blessing to someone else. You can never outgive God.
Are You A Warehouse or Distribution Center? A warehouse is a place where items are stored, set aside and accumulated. A distribution center is a place where items flow freely in and out. When it comes to your money, are you a warehouse or a distribution center? A warehouse makes me think of a stagnant pond. Without circulation things begin to die. But a distribution center has a constant flow that brings life. God is always searching for people who will be distribution centers because He wants to use them to bring life to other people. One thing that’s important to note is that before God will start giving you money, He needs to know that you will be a faithful steward and use it how He desires. To start, He may ask you to buy a simple cup of coffee for someone. Sounds easy, right? However, He then tells you to give it to the lady you don’t like at work. Will you do it out of obedience to God or will you walk away? As we prove ourselves in these little tests He will begin to entrust bigger things to us. My husband and I have fun giving big tips at restaurants. I love to think about how excited the waitress will be when she picks up the tip after we’ve left and finds it is more than expected. It seems simple but if we learn to hear God in these situations, we will be better able to hear him in bigger situations. I know some people who have given away cars, houses and airplanes because God asked them to. We aren’t there yet but I would love to get there some day. If you want to learn to become a distribution center for God it is very easy. Simply make your heart’s desire known to God and ask Him to use you to reach others. It’s an exciting journey that you will never regret!
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