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what if i can't afford to live?

Answer:

I can relate to the struggle of not being able to afford to live, especially when it comes to financial stability. As a pastor, I've seen many people in our community face similar challenges. But I believe that with faith and trust in God, we can overcome even the toughest financial struggles. As it says in James 1:5, "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives generously to all without reproach." I've seen firsthand how God provides for those who put their trust in Him.

When it comes to tithing, I've learned that it's not about what we can afford, but about what we're willing to give up. As the Bible says, "Try Me now in this, says the Lord of hosts: if I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you such blessing that there will not be room enough to receive it" (Malachi 3:10). I've seen God provide for our family in ways that I never thought possible, even when we were struggling to make ends meet. It's not about what we have, but about what we're willing to give to God.

As a husband and father, I want to teach my son Joshua and daughter Rebecca the value of living a life of faith and trust in God. When we face financial struggles, it's easy to get caught up in worry and anxiety. But I want them to know that God is always with us, and that He will provide for us if we put our trust in Him. As it says in Philippians 4:19, "And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus." I want to teach them how to fast and pray when we face financial crises, and to trust in God's provision and guidance.

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my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
philippians colossioan philemon
r kent hughes
reasonable faith
william lane craig
mere christianity
c s lewis
christian theology
millard erickson
acts
r c sproul
concise history christian thought
tony lane
building dynamic faith
jerry falwell

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