GOD SAYS: "I SHOW MYSELF STRONG IN TIMES OF LACK"
"I am not panicking about the world's economy. I am not the least bit worried about how I will take care of My children. I have not called an emergency meeting in Heaven to discuss the world's inflation crisis or the fuel prices. If I am not frightened neither should My children be. Have you forgotten how I have taken care of you in the past? When you hear the dreaded 'R' word = recession, be reminded of two other 'R' words: Remember and Rejoice.
"First, do you remember how I took care of Israel in the desert (Deuteronomy 2:7)? Do you remember how I took care of Elijah in a time of famine (1 Kings 17:7, 16)? Do you remember how I took care of Elisha with a widow (2 Kings 4:6)? Do you remember how I took care of Samaria in a time of famine (2 Kings 7:8)? Do you remember how My Son fed the multitude who followed Him (Matthew 14:20)? Then remember that I promised to take care of you (Philippians 4:19). Then, start to rejoice by faith as you ponder these things. Purposeful rejoicing increases your faith. The enemy wants you to only think about how bad it is; I want you to dwell on My goodness and faithfulness. Start remembering and rejoicing. Walking with Me isn't always easy. It wasn't meant to be. But it's worth it (Romans 8:18)."
GOD SAYS: "YOU KNOW COMPLAINING WON'T HELP, SO PRAISE ME INSTEAD"
"You're no fool. If you are under pressure financially, don't start to grumble like some people do. Don't complain, because you will be expressing exactly what the enemy wants you to express: Doubt, fear and worry. You know that I am capable of taking care of you, so don't make it difficult for yourself by murmuring (Philippians 2:14). No child of Mine (who walked in humility and obedience) ever fell into permanent financial ruin: 'I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread' (Psalm 37:25).
"Going through a stressful time with money doesn't always mean that you are disobedient. Some wrongly teach that if you are struggling financially you must be out of My will. Tell that to My saints of old: 'Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: everywhere and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need' (Philippians 4:11, 12).
"Kick 'Mr. Complainer' out...invite 'Mr. Praiser' in. Complaining causes doubt. Praise clears the air of confusion and fear. Get up, tell doubt to shut up, and start to shout praises to Me!"
GOD SAYS: "THIS TRIAL WILL COME TO AN END. YOU KNOW THIS, SO HOLD ON"
"Yes, this season will end, and when it does, you'll be glad that you stood strong and waited on Me (Psalm 130:5). You are not going to give in to fear, instead you will hold on to My promises (2 Corinthians 1:20). Do everything you can to stay in alignment with My will for your life (Ephesians 6:13). You may have stumbled a bit. You may have had some momentary thoughts of bewilderment...but you will not quit! Don't give the devil the pleasure of letting him win. Like Joshua, you need to choose this day who you will serve (Joshua 24:15).
"Child of Mine, you are not alone! As I hold on to you (Psalm 139:10) you must hold on to Me. I Am faithful (1 Thessalonians 5:24). Remember, the problem with money is that it never solves anything as long as it's solely in the world's system."
GOD SAYS: "BECAUSE YOU KNOW THIS, DON'T LET SATAN CAUSE YOU TO STOP GIVING"
"Fear is the main reason My children back off from giving. They fear that they will not have enough. Never react from fear, because the fruit of fear is torment (1 John 4:18). The fruit of faith is peace and provision.
"I am pleased when My children give even though they are overwhelmed with problems: 'Out of the most severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability. Entirely on their own, they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints' (2 Corinthians 8:2-4).
"Note that they pleaded to give and they considered giving a privilege, not an obligation. I do not pressure my people to give (Exodus 25:2), because giving is an act of worship (1 Chronicles 29:14). Giving with an attitude of thankfulness and expectation can open Heaven's resources--to those who can responsibly handle my abundance--and I long to bless many with riches to further My Kingdom. In the meantime, let the so-called experts continue to shout 'the sky is falling, the sky is falling,' but remember Who made the sky, and the only way you're going to see it (and your supply) is to look up, not down. For My children, this can be a season of great blessings...if they open their hand, instead of closing it."
Al Thomas
Celebrating His Life Ministries
Email: a.thomas@myactv.net
Al and Sherry Thomas travel extensively in America and Southeast Asia. Al and Sherry have a prophetic and healing anointing and have seen many miracles. They founded Celebrating His Life Ministries in 1997, and are gifted teachers of the Word. Prior to that date they served at Mount Hope Prison Ministry for three years. Al has pastored in Wisconsin and California and was associated with evangelist Jim Spillman, a great man of God who was known for miracles happening in his meetings. Al has walked in the healing anointing since 1997. They have seen blind eyes healed, deaf ears opened and many other healings. They minister gently and practically. They currently minister in approximately sixty churches a year.
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