tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6113159130315388122.post8880463920433567721..comments2024-03-27T03:57:40.622-04:00Comments on Church Mouse: Seeking PerspectiveChurch Mousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07118892041864854864noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6113159130315388122.post-71371803835739723942011-12-26T08:44:25.185-05:002011-12-26T08:44:25.185-05:00I think many don't realize that preachers are ...I think many don't realize that preachers are among those who often don't have a "built in" financial security plan for the future. This is another tough call related to the "am I being a good steward?" question, OR is my North American mindset putting too much priority on some cushion for the future... and do I ask for support NOW to enable building up that cushion? And how can I even set aside money when there are many with more urgent needs TODAY and it is in my power to help? Generosity? or Wisdom for my family? And will we get burned/criticized later when we come up short because we trusted now that God will provide? (And if I really trusted that God would provide, would these concerns even cross my mind?)Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09303555521251868671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6113159130315388122.post-75554677942552708392011-12-24T18:41:28.091-05:002011-12-24T18:41:28.091-05:00As wife of a teacher of the gospel supported by ot...As wife of a teacher of the gospel supported by others' generosity and sacrifice, this theme often comes to mind. I struggle with finding the balance between feeling guilt-free to enjoy this life and the beauty and pleasures God makes possible in it (when they require some financial investment), and at the same time remembering the situations of some who so generously give and give up, for the sake of my family! So... how could I put this money toward xyz? And the many judgement calls as to whether I'm being a good steward or am I too concerned about physical possesions (and appearances?) and am I holding myself to an inflated standard of well being, one higher than required for a healthy, happy, richly blessed life ...<br />May I not be such a slave to riches that I'm turned into a "keep up with the Jones" but neither a miser afraid to spend anything... <br /><br />Maybe... Just don't be afraid to cast our bread upon on the waters? Trust that enough will come back? Take some risks? And remember that God knows the truth of all we have or don't have or just appear to have and He is the only one who can truly judge our priorities in this life...Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09303555521251868671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6113159130315388122.post-14115637801482612732011-12-08T19:38:18.749-05:002011-12-08T19:38:18.749-05:00"The blessings come down as the prayers go up..."The blessings come down as the prayers go up!" I sing this alongside the children in Bible class and it is a good reminder in every area of life. Thinking of you and yours as you serve Him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com