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Some would ask why it’s so important to do these things now.Following God is never easy. In fact, it’s often pretty scary. He requires us to stretch in ways we didn’t know we could. The water is flowing way too fast. It’s way too deep. It may be too cold. And yet, He calls us to join Him. Following God allows us to overcome our fears and doubts. We experience His infinite power in our lives, and we wonder why we were so afraid of joining Him in the first place. Pray. Ask God to show you how He wants to use your time, your abilities, and your gifts. Evaluate. How do you perceive your money and your possessions? Reflect. Take some time to remember specific ways that God has blessed you. Motivate. Let your gratitude and appreciation to God for His incredible love be the driving force behind everything you do. Give. Trust. Rest. Give your gifts. Trust in God’s promises. Rest knowing that He’ll keep those promises. TYPES OF GIFTSCash · Stocks · Securities · Real Estate THREE WAYS TO GIVE1.) Give a cash gift. Ask God for creative ways to increase your gift. You might consider resources from savings, tax refunds, garage sales, or an extra part-time job. Also consider reducing your expenses or deferring a major purchase as a sacrifice to God. Involve your whole family in giving a specific amount. 2.) Make a 36-month giving commitment. The Bible teaches that spiritual maturity includes developing the habit of regular giving. Giving the first portion of our income shows that God really has first place in our lives. Also, you can give far more than you think possible when it is distributed over time. Refer to the Potential Giving Chart. 3.) Give stocks, securities, or other assets. POTENTIAL GIVING CHARTA little consistency develops into much. Each of us can give far more than we think by giving it over a three-year period. Here are some examples.
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