Think about it, what are you willing to give?
On the World Race, we don't have much.
We tend to hoard things, especially toilet paper.
We tend to not share it well. If it's not team stuff, than no one knows about it. If it is team stuff, we don't share with other teams without expecting payment.
I started thinking about how we ask others to donate towards our support accounts but we hesitate to lend money towards a teammate in need.
We haven't worked in months.
We have lost cards.
Wallets have been stolen.
ATMs have eaten our cards.
Things we couldn't do anything about.
It is a blessing from God that we have the money we have.
It is God's money, he is the one who tells us what to do with it.
God is the provider. We ALL know that.
I know I am writing this as if I am only talking to World Racers but to the people who aren't on this trip, you can benefit this as well.
If you take the time think about it, you probably know someone who is in need at this particular time. I'm not just talking about money.
Someone might just need someone to encourage them.
Someone might need someone to spend time with them.
To come and help clean up their house.
For you to lend something such as a land mower, paint, car, a bed, etc.
For you to give them shelter, clothes, food, time, or money.
Whatever it is, you should be readily equipped to serve.
Rather be openhanded and freely lend whatever he needs. Give generously to him and
do without a grudging heart; then because of this the Lord your God will bless you in all
your work and in everything you put your hand to. Deuteronomy 15:8,10
You should be able to give even if it is something small.
it is something.
Any amount is important.
Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give,
not reluctantly or under compulsion, for god loves a cheerful giver.
And God is able to make all grace abound to you,
so that in all things at all times, having all that you need,
you will abound in every good work. 2 Corinthians 9:7-8
Don't worry if it is used.
Don't worry what others will think….in general, stop worrying about others.
God is the one you should be looking up to for approval.
Am I trying to win the approval of men, or of God? or am i trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ. Galatians 1:10
I can get prideful in this and feel like I have a good handle on this but I can always do better. I can always give more. I need to give in abundance.
I know it is hard to give time especially when you have a hectic schedule and/or your month is spiritually challenging.
When you have hit that wall. The wall where you think can go another step. Say another word. You just want to stop. You're DONE.
I hit that wall Saturday.
I was done trying to change these women's hearts.
I was done with having my word questioned…or that is how I received it.
I was done with trying to have team time because we hadn't had it all month because of dates.
I was done with the thought of team changes.
I am done fighting the lie that I am not going to have a constant person in the same physical place I am. With becoming an expert on friendships via the web. I want to be able to go have tea with someone.
I am done with struggling in community. In close community.
I am still fighting wanting to be done.
I spent the day by myself.
It was healthy and needed.
I didn't spend as much time in the Word or with God as I should have.
I sat in a huge room that only a few times, girls were in there. It was sweet!
On the world race, you hardly ever get actual, legit alone time so when you get it; you soak it in.
Some of the feedback I got this morning was don't pack up early. Don't just stop. Don't be done. God was speaking through these women. I didn't want to do feedback. I was done doing team stuff. We were only a team for one month and we have month 8 debrief where teams will change. This month was man-istry which is where all the men are on one team for a month and then all the women get split into teams.
Let God have control of your money.
Let God have control of your time.
Let God have control of your emotions.
Let God have control of your space.
Let God have control of your stuff.
LET GOD USE YOU IN ABUNDANCE
Give more than what is asked of you.
