"To give away money is to win victory over the dark powers that oppress us."

-Elizabeth O'Connor 

This reading selection gave a lot of insight to things that I have been working through for a while now. Money- I spend it like its not even real, and that is the truth. I have worked since I was 12 or 13 years old, and had a steady income all the while. I guess the way that I spent my money hasn't ever had much relevance, but at the same time I have always given my money away- almost like it wasn't real. I have seen the way that my parents have tithed consistently our entire lives, even in the times that we didn't have as much as usual, it had no effect on how much we gave to the church. I have also seen examples of people who just give at any point that they see need- no matter the amount, they fully trust God and live with hands loose. Not one or the other are doing it the wrong way, but that in both areas I have seen  God's people give- therefore, giving makes sense. The prayer that I have been praying for a while now is that God would move me to give ALWAYS- what a beautiful thing to walk by faith and have no money saved up incase of emergency, but rather give and give knowing that God is provider- that he is sovereign and is the ultimate provision in my life and to all of the peoples of the earth. What a powerful testimony to the world in living faithfully on the edge of finances each month- relying on the Lord to provide. 

Oh Father may the enemy have no reign in the light of your provision in my life- teach me, open my eyes to the need that surrounds me, plant in me strength to give when it is uncomfortable and sharpen my faith in trusting that you WILL provide.