AMEN! This is SO on time for me to read as I am right in this. Coming from years of being afraid of saying certain things believing it could "harm" my "manifestation". I too have seen my finances go the opposite direction than I tried to manifest. I've spent money I don't have.
Now I'm called to really be VERY responsible. To steward what I have the best way possible and only buy what I actually can afford. And then little miracles are showing up (praise GOD) I wanted my son to get a new bicycle for his birthday but couldn't afford it and it turns out his father bys one even though I hadn't said anything (we are separated). I've been worried about this summer and not being able to afford to do something with my son, now I'm getting financial support from our local church, that is meant to go to activities during summer holidays.
So much is being revealed for me now and I am so so grateful for God's work in all areas of my life.
that's so wonderful that God is supporting you and miracles are coming your way! I know that God is very different to the new age ideas of manifesting our every desire, but he does want us to have happiness and joy in this life, as well as the one to come. I feel so much safer knowing my needs are taking care of, and I just love the sense of order that he brings to my finances.
As someone who’s been reading the Bible for over 15 years, for someone who has struggled with faith and has fallen into wanting to “manifest” a better reality. I appreciate this article.
one of the struggles of being a believer in God and living in this world is staying detached from the anxieties of this world while living in it and needing to follow the rules of the systems that we are trapped in.
It’s hard to think spiritual when you see your bank account and you’re overwhelmed with debt and threatening notices to pay or lose your house, car or have your power turned off.
While everything I read felt like scriptural reminders, I’m encouraged by your testimony of faith and I’m encouraged by the results you received.
God really does provide. That’s been my experience anyway. Not our wants but needs. I’m sorry you’re struggling with finances. It’s such a difficult place to be in. I think I actually forgot to put in this post that I also prayed every day for a solution. The money that came wasn’t just to solve our financial issues, but also it was a way of bringing my husband to faith as he knew it was miracle.
I’ve taken your words to heart and have made it a matter of prayer and leaving the rest to God. I love that you wanted the answer to your prayer to make your husband a believer. I’ve had similar sentiments for my wife.
She believes in God but has strong doubts when it comes to his desire to take care of her, I’ve said prayers where I said “bless us to the extent that she has no other option than to acknowledge it was you (God)”
That's so great to hear that you will pray and leave it with God. One other thing I found helpful was to meditate on various scriptures until I believed fully that he provides. Matthew 6 - when Jesus talks about how even the Lilies are clothed and sparrows taken care of, and Exodus 16 about the manna from heaven - how God only gave them enough for one day so they had no choice but to trust in him. When I got the doubts I would read and reread - I tried to memorise but didn't get far with that but the trying helped. Now the doubts are pretty much gone. There is also a psalm that talks about how God blesses people so non-believers look on and wonder what it is they have that makes their lives go so well. I forget which psalm it is but will try to find out later. Praying for you and your wife's situation. God bless.
AMEN! This is SO on time for me to read as I am right in this. Coming from years of being afraid of saying certain things believing it could "harm" my "manifestation". I too have seen my finances go the opposite direction than I tried to manifest. I've spent money I don't have.
Now I'm called to really be VERY responsible. To steward what I have the best way possible and only buy what I actually can afford. And then little miracles are showing up (praise GOD) I wanted my son to get a new bicycle for his birthday but couldn't afford it and it turns out his father bys one even though I hadn't said anything (we are separated). I've been worried about this summer and not being able to afford to do something with my son, now I'm getting financial support from our local church, that is meant to go to activities during summer holidays.
So much is being revealed for me now and I am so so grateful for God's work in all areas of my life.
that's so wonderful that God is supporting you and miracles are coming your way! I know that God is very different to the new age ideas of manifesting our every desire, but he does want us to have happiness and joy in this life, as well as the one to come. I feel so much safer knowing my needs are taking care of, and I just love the sense of order that he brings to my finances.
As someone who’s been reading the Bible for over 15 years, for someone who has struggled with faith and has fallen into wanting to “manifest” a better reality. I appreciate this article.
one of the struggles of being a believer in God and living in this world is staying detached from the anxieties of this world while living in it and needing to follow the rules of the systems that we are trapped in.
It’s hard to think spiritual when you see your bank account and you’re overwhelmed with debt and threatening notices to pay or lose your house, car or have your power turned off.
While everything I read felt like scriptural reminders, I’m encouraged by your testimony of faith and I’m encouraged by the results you received.
Thanks for writing and sharing your thoughts.
God really does provide. That’s been my experience anyway. Not our wants but needs. I’m sorry you’re struggling with finances. It’s such a difficult place to be in. I think I actually forgot to put in this post that I also prayed every day for a solution. The money that came wasn’t just to solve our financial issues, but also it was a way of bringing my husband to faith as he knew it was miracle.
I’ve taken your words to heart and have made it a matter of prayer and leaving the rest to God. I love that you wanted the answer to your prayer to make your husband a believer. I’ve had similar sentiments for my wife.
She believes in God but has strong doubts when it comes to his desire to take care of her, I’ve said prayers where I said “bless us to the extent that she has no other option than to acknowledge it was you (God)”
That's so great to hear that you will pray and leave it with God. One other thing I found helpful was to meditate on various scriptures until I believed fully that he provides. Matthew 6 - when Jesus talks about how even the Lilies are clothed and sparrows taken care of, and Exodus 16 about the manna from heaven - how God only gave them enough for one day so they had no choice but to trust in him. When I got the doubts I would read and reread - I tried to memorise but didn't get far with that but the trying helped. Now the doubts are pretty much gone. There is also a psalm that talks about how God blesses people so non-believers look on and wonder what it is they have that makes their lives go so well. I forget which psalm it is but will try to find out later. Praying for you and your wife's situation. God bless.