Most Christians are taught
that money and God cannot mix. We’re indoctrinated to believe that somehow
poverty is holier than riches. This negative way of thinking has kept people
poor more than anything else. When we embrace
prosperity (body, soul and spirit), prosperity will come.
Jim came from a very poor
and humble background. When he was young, his father lost his job. The family
had to live in a camper van in a relative’s yard. They all worked as janitors
and security guards at a factory. Jim himself had to work an eight-hour shift
after school.
Broke as a joke, it was no
laughing matter for Jim to dream big and envision himself making it big in
life. He had an unusual talent; Jim could make anyone laugh. In 1985, a broke
and depressed Jim drove his old beat-up Toyota up to the Hollywood hills.
Sitting there overlooking Los Angeles, he wrote himself a check for $10 million
for “acting services rendered.” He
post-dated the check five years and put the check in his wallet. The check
remained there until it deteriorated but he made it. Jim made millions with his
comedy and acting. Today, a Hollywood superstar, Jim Carrey is worth $150
million!
Why do some people prosper
and others don’t? One simple answer is vision. Most people are content with a “me and my four
and no more” mentality. Others dream dreams – big dreams and work towards
them. They realize that life’s not just about them but making an impact on
others. Like Jim Carrey, you may be broke right now but if you keep the right
vision of prosperity in front of you, one day you too can influence many for
God.
Today, change your
thinking. See yourself as prosperous. Believe that God wants to prosper you.
Everything about God is lavish and expansive. He created the universe, the
diamond mines, and the oil fields. He’s not going to be unsettled if you begin
to experience abundance. Your desire for wealth is from Him. He knows that you
want to help people and bless the world with the Good News of Jesus. It takes
great resources to change lives.
Don’t depend on your
paycheck or business. Scientists have discovered that our brain is active when
we sleep. Your mind is so active during sleep that it can even make new
discoveries! How is that possible? That’s God speaking to you in your sleep!
Make God the Source of your life. He will give you ideas and inventions. Your
stocks will suddenly double. Your roofing business will explode because of a
storm coming through your city. Your main competitor will move to another
state. A sudden inheritance will come into your hands. You’ll save tens of
thousands of dollars through a lower paying
mortgage refinancing. A sudden promotion will take you from being the
receptionist to CEO of the company! Friend, God has ways to prosper you that
you haven’t yet considered. Don’t look to the east, west, north or south for
promotion; look up!
In the Bible, Abraham is
called to be the father of faith. He believed in God’s promises even when his
circumstances looked impossible. He was a hundred years old when the promised
son, Isaac, was born. This was a great victory for God. What many people do not
know or talk about is that Abraham came from an idol-worshipping family. But
when He began to follow the True and Living God, he began to prosper. “The man [Abraham] became rich, and his
wealth continued to grow until he became very wealthy” (Genesis 26:13 NIV).
It is interesting that
many Christians embrace Abraham for his unflinching faith but they don’t want
to talk about his wealth. The Bible says in Ephesians 3:14, “So that in Christ Jesus the blessing of
Abraham might come to the Gentiles, so that we might receive the promised
Spirit through faith” (ESV). Abraham honored God with his faith and God had
no trouble making him one of the richest men of his time. God wants to prosper
you!
Today, believe that it is
God’s will to promote you. See yourself with great resources and then you’ll
have it. Make a list of ways you’re going to give to God’s work when your
income doubles, triples, even quadruples. Not even the sky is the limit. It’s
our own limited thinking that keeps us in lack. God is all about abundance.
Just keep the focus on others instead of yourself. Believe that you’ll make
more this year than any other year before. I pray and declare that you’re
blessed to be a blessing. You’re strong. You’re creative. You’re full of God’s
health and healing. You’re the head and not the tail. You’re above only and not
beneath. You’ll lend and not borrow. If you believe and act towards it, you’ll
eat the good of the land. I love you and I’m praying for your influence to
increase!
“Beloved, I pray that in all respects you may prosper
and be in good health, just as your soul prospers” (3 John 1:2 NAS).
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