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REALIZE THE DREAM
The most important decision you or your family will make during our “Realize the Dream” emphasis will be the decision about your own giving commitment. How do you know what God wants you to give? Here are some suggestions to consider.
As you pray about your part, keep in mind that our theme is “Equal Sacrifice, Not Equal Gifts.” Obviously, everyone doesn’t have the ability to give the same amount. However, God does want all of us to make a genuine sacrifice for Him.
“I will not sacrifice to my God an offering that costs me nothing (2 Samuel 24:24).”
Remember, your “Realize the Dream” commitment is a 12-month giving commitment. Most of us can give far more than we initially think by giving it over a 12-month period. More important, you will grow more spiritually if you develop the habit of consistent, weekly giving. God says, “On every Lord’s Day now you should put aside something from what you have earned during the week, and use it for this offering. The amount depends on how much the Lord helped you earn (1 Corinthians 16:2 TLB).”
Each of us has a choice to make:
1. I can give based on REASON. This means I look at
what I have, figure out what is “reasonable,” and
commit to that amount. It takes no faith to give by
reason. Reason simply asks, “What can I afford?”
2. I can give based on REVELATION. This means I determine
my gift by praying, “Lord, what do you want to give
through me?” This kind of giving requires faith. The Bible
says “Without faith it is impossible to please
God (Hebrews 11:6).” That’s why God honored
the Macedonians: “They gave not only what they could
afford, they gave even more than they could afford
(2 Corinthians 7:3)!” God promises to bless us when we
give in faith. 2 Corinthians 9:8 (TLB) says “God is able
to make it up to you by giving you everything you
need and more so there will not only be enough for
your own needs but plenty left over to give
joyfully to others.”
If you are interested in contributing towards the "Realize the Dream" campaign, you can do so here.
The most important decision you or your family will make during our “Realize the Dream” emphasis will be the decision about your own giving commitment. How do you know what God wants you to give? Here are some suggestions to consider.
As you pray about your part, keep in mind that our theme is “Equal Sacrifice, Not Equal Gifts.” Obviously, everyone doesn’t have the ability to give the same amount. However, God does want all of us to make a genuine sacrifice for Him.
“I will not sacrifice to my God an offering that costs me nothing (2 Samuel 24:24).”
Remember, your “Realize the Dream” commitment is a 12-month giving commitment. Most of us can give far more than we initially think by giving it over a 12-month period. More important, you will grow more spiritually if you develop the habit of consistent, weekly giving. God says, “On every Lord’s Day now you should put aside something from what you have earned during the week, and use it for this offering. The amount depends on how much the Lord helped you earn (1 Corinthians 16:2 TLB).”
Each of us has a choice to make:
1. I can give based on REASON. This means I look at
what I have, figure out what is “reasonable,” and
commit to that amount. It takes no faith to give by
reason. Reason simply asks, “What can I afford?”
2. I can give based on REVELATION. This means I determine
my gift by praying, “Lord, what do you want to give
through me?” This kind of giving requires faith. The Bible
says “Without faith it is impossible to please
God (Hebrews 11:6).” That’s why God honored
the Macedonians: “They gave not only what they could
afford, they gave even more than they could afford
(2 Corinthians 7:3)!” God promises to bless us when we
give in faith. 2 Corinthians 9:8 (TLB) says “God is able
to make it up to you by giving you everything you
need and more so there will not only be enough for
your own needs but plenty left over to give
joyfully to others.”
If you are interested in contributing towards the "Realize the Dream" campaign, you can do so here.
