Abundant Advice Often Falls on Deaf Ears

One of the saddest facts in the Body of Christ today is poverty. We have whole denominations that teach their people not to be concerned at all with money. We have people who believe that money is evil and they pass that thinking from generation to generation. They feel as if their money is the thing that holds them away from God. The Bible is most correct when it says the love of money is the root of all evil. Yet, Jesus told us to make friends with money, to use it wisely. Howbeit, the Body of Christ is very foolish indeed with their financial decisions.

Day by day, the wealth of financial information and advice is growing exponentially. Yet, debt is growing just as rampant. People are dying without leaving a legacy and inheritance for their children. Many have grown accustomed to living paycheck to paycheck. Unfortunately, poverty is not a good witness to the true desires of God to prosper His people.

The other side of that coin is greed. We have other denominations that teach greed, giving it a new name. There are mega-ministries built from the idea of prosperity and that alone. If you have money, then that must “surely” mean you are going to heaven because you are pleasing God. That teaching is also a lie. Greed causes sorrow of heart and brokenness in spirit. It is an insatiable appetite of more, more, more! Abundant advice usually goes unheard. It seems in the nature of some to rebel even more when it comes to their money. Yet, we must all learn to utilize money as the gift it is, given to further the kingdom of God.

Money is not to be a controlling factor in our lives. To either fear or to covet money is to let it control you. Just as a gift of cookware does not control us, but we control it by using it for its intended purpose, money is no different. The purposes are different, but our response should be the same. It's a poor servant that would bury (be stingy and reluctant to give or invest) his/her money. A wise servant heeds sound wisdom (advice) and allows God to make the little much by being obedient to tithe, give offerings, sow seed, invest in things that appreciate in value, and believe God when the money doesn't seem to increase as fast as the debt.

(Lacresha Hayes)

Repair The Relationship That Matters Most

Do you ever wonder why your circumstances haven’t changed? Have you wondered why your relationship with God seems distant? Have you considered why you rarely talk with God, or that when you do talk with Him, it’s because you want something. These are signs of a broken relationship.

These are symptoms of an unfaithful and adulterous relationship built upon the premises of God being the servant and us the master.

Unfortunately, most people spend more time on worldly concerns. Most people will work for eight hours a day, take care of family another five hours, yet they will pray only ten minutes, if at all. Some will make the sacrifice to entertain friends and guests, waking up early to make preparations, while getting to bed late after serving all day long. This comes from a carnal way of thinking.

Lacresha Hayes

All of these things are unfaithfulness to God! Wondering if these things truly describe you? Here’s how to know:

~Lust of the Flesh- your desire to gratify self, or those you love, causes you to displease God (denying God your time, your attention, your money, your testimony)

~Lust of the Eyes- your desire for the things you see causes you to ignore the tug of God on your heart

~Pride of life- you put your trust in and take great pride in being who you are and/or having what you have, thereby seeking things and status above the will of God

Ask yourself if the pleasures of this life are worth losing your relationship with God.
If they aren’t, then now is the time to stand up and become who God has called you to be. God wants you to have the abundant life, but not at the expense of your soul. Even if your relationship in past times has been minimal at best, there’s no reason it has to stay that way. Hold your head up and refuse condemnation. We’ve all been guilty at some point in time!

Our God has made a covenant with us. He will never leave you nor forsake you! Regardless of your mistakes, God is always willing to forgive and begin again. All you have to do is turn away from a life that pulls you away from Him. Instead, choose each day to run toward Him. Begin today! You won’t regret it!

Seven Things Every Christian Man Needs From His Wife

Chances are that most women are still clueless about what their husbands really need. More than a dozen magazine articles are written each month on the subject, and books by the tens of thousands. Well, we’ve talked to some men and found that most of them want the same things
that women want, though the wording may be different between the sexes. Wives, pay attention to this list, but take your biggest cue from how he treats you. Christian men are not much different from Christian women. Remember what YOU want, and know that your man is not much different.

7. PAY ATTENTION TO APPEARANCE

Though appearance is important in any relationship, men did not rate that as highly as
other things on their list. Yes, they want you to look good ladies, but there are other things they
want more. Our advice: Pay attention to your appearance and make sure to practice great hygiene. Go that extra mile to keep your hair nice and neat. Put on some make-up, if that’s what your husband likes to see. It takes only an extra minute, but it brings him hours of joy as he looks at you. (Song of Solomon 4:1-7)


6. STOP ASKING HIM WHAT’S WRONG ALL THE TIME

Men, just like women, like to have time to think and sort through their days and emotions. A man
wants his home to be like his own private castle. Even if he lives in a shoebox, he wants to have
moments of peace. He doesn’t want to be nagged and questioned every time he’s quiet about what
may bother him. That definitely bothers him. Give him some space and when he’s ready, he will
come to you and tell you about any issues that he has. Most of the men surveyed said that many
times they just need time to wind down.

5. HE LOVES TO HEAR YOU PRAY

Every man surveyed reported that they love to hear their wives pray for them and
the family. Men find strength in prayer. Men with praying wives reported that their days went
much better when their wives prayed for them. Think he doesn’t want you mentioning prayer
to him? Think again. Three out of every five men surveyed said they may skip weeks in prayer
if they didn’t have a wife that “loved them enough to remind them to pray.”

4. BE SECURE IN HIM AND ACT LIKE IT, ESPECIALLY AT CHURCH

Nearly every man surveyed, 89%, said they hate when their wives act in an overprotective
manner, hovering over them. He wants his wife to know that he loves her; and he wants to
know also, that she trusts him. Yes, infidelity is a big deal everywhere, the church not being an
exception to the rule, though it should be. Nevertheless, real Christian men are out there and
they are begging their wives to trust them, and to act like they trust them - especially while at
church.

3. HE IS THE HEAD OF THE HOUSEHOLD SO LET HIM DO IT

Men despise controlling, domineering traits in women. They want women who are independent
and strong, but loving, teachable, gentle and humble. They don’t mind hearing advice so long as
it’s advice and not a command. Please respect your husbands, ladies.

2. SEX IS IMPORTANT TO HIM

Of the men surveyed, 93% said that their sex lives seemed to dwindle as salvation
and church came on the scene. While Jesus is indeed the Christian’s first love, Jesus still wants
us to actively participate in loving our mates! Your hubby loves to hear you pray and he wants
to be at church with you, but he also wants you to demonstrate that you still want him. One
man reported, “She acts as if sex is a sin. She rarely wants to be touched anymore. That is so
hard for me.” Ladies, he is your husband, and sex with him is a God ordained gift to the both
of you. Enjoy it!

1. DON’T USE THE BIBLE TO MAKE HIM FEEL

Men, like women, absolutely hate being preached to for selfish benefit. Avoid this
pitfall at all costs. God is able to convict the hearts of men. Yes, as a wife, it is your job to warn
him if something is wrong, but you cannot stand in judgment of him, nor should you try to.
Every man surveyed, 130, said they wanted a wife to be bold enough to tell them when they
are wrong; but by the same token, all 130 of them also said they hated feeling judged and
criticized by their wives. Take his cues and know that how you say what you say is almost
always the issue. (Proverbs 15:1)

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