FAQ’s of Life Continues
By Stovall Weems
We will conclude our FAQ series this weekend. We will be talking about finances and stress. Things are kind of crazy right now with our economy so I think this is a great time to talk about this. Worry and fear are really gripping people, but God does not want us to be afraid.
Did you know there is a story in the Bible where a very similar thing happened? We will look at that this weekend and I think we will really be encouraged.
So fire away with your questions on finances in the comment section and we will try to answer as many as possible. It is gonna be a great weekend!
Stovall
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Thank you Pastor for your teachings on finances. I have been a tither for almost 20 years now. I faced a rollercoaster of financial times since, however looking back, I realize it was to teach me. I tithed through college and when starting my career. I got into akward commodities securities trading in my late twenties, and almost faced bankruptcy. I now own 3/4 acre of land, 2 rental properties, and I bought a condo at the first of the year for 53% of the original asking price. I have found that when I tithe, it sends a message to my subconscious mind that there is always enough. Tithing has also blessed my relationships with my family members and other people, because I also realize that the rewards from tithing are not just monetary. In charity giving, I have also realized that I have to let go of the worn out conditions in my life and replace them with new ones. This has been helpful for me also. I cannot say that the blessings that I received from tithing have been immediate, however they have definitely been long term. Essentially, my questions is in regards to the other benefits from tithing. Can you identify other benefits from tithing that relate to relationship or family prosperity?
Hey Sad-
I am going to be addressing bankruptcy Wed night. Sometimes things happen in our life that we don’t understand and that are out of our control. Life can get complicated and things are just not easy. I am glad that you are concerned with having integrity and it seems like your heart is in the right place. I will talk about this more Wed nite. Remember you are under God’s grace and God loves you very much. You will get through this.
Bob and Melanie,
Remember that if God does not provide what you wanted to give to imagine then you are not under any obligation to give it. Don’t be discouraged- there is still a lot of time until the end of the year! it can still happen.
I was wondering why we have not gotten our financial breakthrough as promised in the Word. I prayed about it this AM on the way to work. I read Biblegateway.com in the mornings. Today I was in Ecclesiastes 5, most notably verses 4 and 5. We hear about tithing and offerings but not much about vows to God. We promised $500 for the Imagine campaign before the end of the year. We have given $100 but have been remiss in the remainder. With God’s help, we will get to $500 by the end of the year. We sometimes sign up for donations to this or to that but something always comes in the way to obstruct us from giving that which we vowed to give. Is this the breakthrough that we are looking for??? I am going to share this with our FPU group as I am sure we are not the only ones facing this situation.
After a few years of stuggle, I am faced with the imminent need to file for bankruptcy protection. I have always been fundamentally opposed to bankruptcy. I am now humbled by my own financial situation. Although I have prayed and accept what I have to do, I still feel a deep sadness that I can’t pay these debts. For me, I am at peace with losing everything material. I know the material things are meaningless. Still, help me understand how to reconcile the hurt to those companies that will not be paid.
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Having a commission based income, as an independent contractor, are we suppose to tithe on the gross amount received or the net? With a salary based job, taxes and what not are taken out already of the check brought home and families tithe on the amount brought home.
Coach Weems,
Finances and Stress…this exactly where Satan has been attacking my faith. I am to the point where I am questioning if I serving him and praying correctly. Since giving my life to Christ, last November, and serving Him with all I have, my career has gone, my savings have leaked away, all my bank accounts are gone, my car insurance has been cancelled, and every job since has been a failure due to the economy. I have never had trouble fnding employment. Now I can’t get an employer to sniff in my direction. I was blessed with a 2 week temp job recently and after receiving a job well done, the employer has not sent paychecks when promised and rent is due on Saturday. I have even had to borrow money to get this far. That is KILLING me. I know this is NOT from the Lord and I know He has a way out of this mess. I know he hears my cry. It’s just that I feel so far from God at times and it’s like He is not listening. How do I break this curse? What am I doing wrong?
‘Feelin’ a little like Job’