ASSUME A LISTENING POSTURE
In dependence on God, set aside time to seek Him through His Word and Prayer. Ask the Lord to align your heart with His and give you direction concerning His will for you and/or your family. Pray specifically, “God, what do you want me to give?"
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. -Proverbs 3:5-6
COMMIT TO GIVE GENEROUSLY
As individuals and/or families, plan some intentional time to consider what God has provided for you. Then, ask, “What am I willing to sacrifice to join in what God is doing in and through LifeHouse Church Smyrna?” We desire for God to speak specifically to every person as they consider their level of personal sacrifice (over and above regular financial giving) in order to join in His activity. Randy Alcorn says in his book The Treasure Principle, “God prospers me not to raise my standard of living but to raise my standard of giving.”
They are to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share, thus storing up treasure for themselves as a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life. -1 Timothy 6:18-19
TAKE -TWO ACTION STEPS
Trust that God will provide what He leads you to give. Remember, we are not giving to a church but through a church to join in God’s activity in the world. Here are two ways for you to put your trust into action:
- Make an initial ALL IN Offering on Sunday, October 29th
- Commit to a 3 Year Pledge to the ALL IN Campaign (November 2023 – October 2026)
Each one must do just as he has purposed in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. - 2 Corinthians 9:7
https://lifehousesmyrna.churchcenter.com/giving