Are Your Dreams On Hold Until You Get Your Finances Right?

I have noticed as I go about my mission of lighting the world by helping gifted people get their messages out, that many abandon their desires to make a difference for one simple reason. They're just trying to survive. They're so busy trying to make this month's bills that they feel like they can't possibly focus on what brings them joy -- especially if they can't directly see how that's going to make them money.

I know how this feels -- been there, done that -- for a lot of years. But, I've noticed an interesting phenomenon. The year I started SheLovesGod.com (2000) is the year things started turning around for us financially. I put my heart, time and effort into making a positive impact on the world and God repaid me handsomely and exponentially over time. In Luke 10:7 Jesus told His disciples as he sent them out without purse or script that they would have food and drink, "for the labourer is worthy of his hire." God takes care of His own.

Luke 6:38 assures us:
"Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again."

The more good you put out, the more good that returns to you. It's a universal law. The thing is, you don't control from where it will come. A lot of people have desires to serve, but they can't figure out how they can make money from that area of service. While many times gifts can be monetized, there are other times, that income doesn't come directly from our area of service. For example my effort to support and encourage Christians does not generate the income that supports our family. But God blesses the other business ventures I have as I serve Him. Miracles happen that I cannot explain. Ideas drop from heaven. The perfect people enter my life. Everything I need to support me in my mission is provided.

So if you're one of those people who would like to impact the world for good, but you've put it on hold until you "get out of debt" or until you have your finanances in order, flip it around. Serve God FIRST with your own unique, skills and talents. Open yourself up to possibilities. Follow the Spirit, and God will provide for you. It may take some education about how the laws of abundance work. It will take a lot of work to control your thoughts, but God will lead you to your own promised land if you serve Him.

If you're stuck in a financial muck like I was 10 years ago, I recommend you go to the person who helped me. Go to Leslie Householder's sites - www.ThoughtsAlive.com and get as much of her material as you can. Read her blogs. You can even get her book The Jackrabbit Factor for free at www.JackRabbitFactor.com . You can even read the first few chapters of its sequel at www.PortaltoGenius.com .

Also, I have an overview of the 7 Laws of Abundant Living here. These are the laws Leslie taught me. They changed my life AFTER I had committed myself to be a disciple of Christ. I think that committment is critical. The riches of eternity are in God's hands and they are His to give. Of course He wants to share them with you so you can fulfill your mission! On the other hand, if it's all about glutteny, pride or vanity, those will be stumbling blocks along your way. 

God promises great things to His disciples:

Matthew 6:26-33
"Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?  Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature? And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.

Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which today is, and tomorrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith? Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? (For after all these things do the Gentiles [unbelievers] seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you."

What, if anything, is holding you back from making a positive impact on the world? I'd love to hear from you.

Comments

[Dawn]

thank you Marnie, that was very helpfull for me to read!!! I am thank full that you are such a gifted writer.

[Angela]

Money and time is holding me back. I want to go back to school to do something completely different but I can't leave my job because I need the money. The course I am looking to get in to doesn't offer part-time evening and weekend courses.

[Kimberly Thornton]

This is very powerful because it highlights the way we think. When we serve God it's not an either or it's all the above. I needed that today. Thank you!!!!

[alan]

Seemed to be turning the corner last year on my finances. Had a very nice business deal that I did everything right morally and in every way and 2 months later the whole thing unraveled and now I am left with a large debt that will take years to pay off possibly. I just feel so down I don't seem to have any faith or energy that I can do anything right and I' scared for mydelf and my family. I'll try and follow your words though.

[Janice]

Wow you were right on again Marnie. I am a songwriter and I started getting involved with a group called songwriters unplugged. I really believe the Spirit of God is leading in that direction. I thought though well you don;t get paid for it and I could use the money. i would like to get payed for what I do. I believe that is scriptural. God bless. Janice.

[Joyce M. Averils]

What a powerful message, Marnie! Thank you.

[Rena]

the timing for me to receive the article is God given.

[J. & E.]

Hi Marnie!

Your message as always is right on target. It seems like when we get our eyes off the Master and start to focus too much on the problems that things just get worse. But then God brings you along as a spiritual irritant(LOL) and an exhorter of His word to us
and we get back on track again. Thanks for letting God use you as His servant to us all. Blessings,
J.& E.

[Jennifer]

Thank you Marnie for your message of hope and encouragement. Your words hit home for me, and it was what I needed to hear.

God Bless,

Jennifer

[Richie Perl]

Thanks, Marnie!

Sometimes I question my gifts when nobody seems to want them!
God knows I offer them to Him.
But, sometimes, I just would like to see some tangible results!

[HELEN LEE]

this was a real blessing to me, it was clear and i will use every scripture you are a god sent for sharing to others. thank you Helen

[Cindy Forrester]

Thank you Marnie,

I really needed to hear those words today, they are right on time and give so much hope!!!

God Bless,

Cindy

[Geneva Garrison]

Thank you so much for the encouragement. I see everyday how God is on my side and is able to impact my life only if I let Him. My husband was critically ill last year so we've had a year to grow much closer and see where we need to let go and let God! What a wonderful blessing this year has been. God is a great and awesome God. Leslie Householder is great also. Very good info from her site. May God bless you both! Thanks again! Geneva

[Trish]

Yes, that is exactly where I am right now. Marnie, is your coaching offer still available??

[RK Deuri]

Me really happy with you for the message you have sent to me.Its great and powerful.

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the secret of prosperity that is misteriously hidden from so many is given, thanks for the encouaragement. you are a giver the encouragement increase my joy in giving esp;ecially to God

[Albert Kamau]

Hi Marnie, I surely don't know how to say thank you for just the rihgt time God uses your heart to encourage and comfort me. I am a pastor yet an international student from Kenya trying to find a footing here in Australia.
At the moment my life in upside down, I don't know whether I am going or coming, but this morning I opened my e-mail and read those words and my spirit was lifted again, just to know how much God is thinking of me.
Thank you and God bless you

[liza]

Daily Finances is holding me back, Its seems that I have to struggle harder. But it seems that its hard for me to do it because if im stock in just 1 day i will miss much money. Thanks to you at this point in time I am given a BIG HOPE that I will just do my best in God's Care and everything will be due on its proper time.

[Moms Increasing Literacy Wendy]

I am held back by desire to make sure I don't sacrifice the big dream, my children and eternal family, to my small dreams travel, more and better things, career advancement, and more education. I am trying to decide how much I can do and still keep the important things in line and working properly

[sewa mobil]

I enjoyed reading your post. It was informative and interesting and I look forward to more in the future.