Thoughts on finances and prayer from #circlemaker
I was only able to get through one chapter of this book on Thursday because of other meetings. But this chapter had several quotes that jumped out at me. Here are some thoughts for you to chew on: "I'll never forget that phrase: vision beyond your resources. . .We refuse to let our budget determine our vision. That left-brained approach is a wrong-brained approach because it's based on our limited resources rather than on God's unlimited provision. Faith is allowing your God-given vision determine your budget. That certainly does not mean you practice poor financial stewardship, spend beyond your means, and accumulate a huge debt load. It does mean that you take a step of faith when God gives you a vision because you trust that the One who gave you the vision is going to make provision. And for the record, if the vision is from God, it will most definitely be beyond your means." "A second lesson learned is that no doesn't always mean no; sometimes...