So we are talking...trying to be realistic. It is well into the second month, and the first one revealed that we are paying a lot of debt...but are overwhelmed by the interest that we pay...so it is making little impact on the actual debt.
1. We need a miracle
2. We are testing God in this
3. We are looking to God...as our source...rather than man.
4. We believe that community plays a part...but at what cost...we know we are here to play a significant role...specifically to challenge how we view money, lifestyle and debt. How do we actually live it...and how do we actually give?
5. We seek help from others...be it banks, people, anyone to give us advice.
6. It makes me think of what we ask people to do...when we ask them not to sin...and to walk away from specific relationship...how do we provide for them, when they specifically leave relationships with nothing.
7. How do we care...and give...which then comes back to how we choose to live...sometimes over and above our means...or in luxury.
8. That I get disillusioned with the body of Christ...something I have to take up with God.
9. that talking about finances is important...because finances is important.
10. That God will supply our needs according to HIS glorious riches in Christ Jesus.
Some thought today...some good...some thoughts, not so good...or maybe vulnerable and real.
We are talking with someone regarding consolidating...to see if that works for us.
I need to trust God...really, I am testing Him, asking that He show me His character and His promises for us.
If you have time...we'd love for you to pray for us.
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A student shared this insightful website:
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God provides.
Hi there,
ReplyDeleteI used to post on your other blog under the name of Janey. But I've since went more public about my blog and more specifically I made a little mistake via friends feed and this conversation I had on twitter was posted on my facebook pape.
Anyways ... using a nickname is no longer needed and now I'm challenged with facing my family and extended family on the issues I address on my blog.
Anyways ... I wanted to check in with this blog to find out how things were going for you with this project.
Sincerely,
formerly: Rainbow (Janey) Girl
Hi Sarah
ReplyDeleteGood to hear from you...though, I haven't been on here for a while...as you can see. I have been back on the other one. Things are slow on this project. In my minds eye, I wish ideas like this would challenge the 'body' and I think it does. What I am finding is that there are some really amazing people who get it...and there are some really amazing people who don't get it.
We are still struggling to get out of debt...we definitely are not in the same place as last year, but still we are trusting God that He will make a way where sometimes if feels like no way.
How are things going for you?