12.21.23 - Stewardship
Good morning ,
I didn't know what today's morning inspo was going to be about. At first I thought I'd share a bible verse I'm learning, then I thought maybe I'd share how exhausted I am (because I'm sure you know the feeling), but as I was sitting here typing I deleted everything because I need to share another testimony.
This year has been interesting. And unexpected.
God taught me an important lesson this year. I'm sure you have heard the phrase "money can't buy happiness" or "money isn't everything"
Well, let me share my truth. While I know money can't actually buy happiness, it sure is nice when you enjoy paying bills on time and having a good amount left for savings, shopping hauls, getaways, fancy dinners, lol.
I shared before that this year me and my husband's financial situation took quite a hit. We went from a two income household to one. We went from my business generating "fun" money to my business needing to pay the bills.
God reminded me during this transition that money is not our source. Lesson 1.
God reminded me that even though money decreased we were still to tithe 10% off everything that came in. I even had to call my grandma one time and ask her if I was supposed to tithe off gifts (knowing the answer I was just hoping she would tell me she doesn't LOL). Of course she did and she told me everything that comes in, we are to tithe. And she said sometimes it's hard but that's what we are supposed to do. Lesson 2
God reminded me as fast as money can come is as fast as it can go. We cannot be tied to money because then we are placing money on a pedastool. Lesson 3
God reminded me that on top of my 10% I was to offer another 10% of my profits to support women and children affected by domestic violence. When I tried to reason, it didn't work. Lesson 4
God reminded me that the moment I start thinking any of this stuff is mine, it's over. All of this stuff is temporary. Everything I have came from God making a way for me & my family. Lesson 5
God reminded me that I have everything I need for what he has purposed me to do. Whatever I don't have He will provide. Lesson 6
God reminded me that stewardship is important. God cannot give us more if we are not good stewards over what we currently have. Lesson 7
This year I have had to be more conscious of spending personally and within business. It's taught me how to be a better steward of my resources.
God can do more with my less. My business has generated over 20k less in sales compared to last year, but I've been able to profit more. Lesson 8
At the very end of 2022, God taught me a valuable lesson. Stop focusing on sales and focus on sharing your business. That's literally all I've done all year long. I had no idea at the beginning of 2023 our financial situation would change, but God did. He knew I needed that lesson because if I would have spent this year focused on sales I would have been a basket case (because everyone's sales were down due to the economy). God is always a step ahead. Lesson 9
God reminded me that he will always be my sole provider. Lesson 10. No matter what I know I can trust God to provide. He did it back in 2016-2018 when I was a single mom in a monthly deficit every month but somehow every bill was always paid in full. I can't explain how God works, but I can tell you God hasn't changed. Every bill is still paid in full. We lack nothing. My faith has been strengthened, my hope restored and I can tell you this testimony is still being written.
I want you to know that God is not concerned about money. He is concerned about our heart and what we do with the money & resources & time we have. Remember in this season not to skip your tithing. This is one thing God tells us we can test him on. I guarantee he will blow your mind.
I appreciate you being a part of my community. It's always more than skin care :)
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Love,
Danielle
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