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But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully (2 Corinthians 9:6).
If we sow bountifully we will also reap bountifully, and this truth does not refer only to the area of finances. This is true for every area of our lives. If we sow bad eating, drinking, drug, smoking, and illicit sex habits into our bodies, we will reap bad health. As Galatians 6:8 tells us, “the one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction (New International Version).” But the opposite is true as well, if we are disciplined and sow good, godly habits into our bodies, we will reap good health.

Many married people complain that they are not receiving this or that from their spouse, but the question is, “Are you sowing seed for that in your marriage?” For instance, respect is the primary need of the husband, and love is the primary need of the wife. If a husband feels his primary need is not being met, he must consider whether or not he is sowing abundantly in his wife’s area of primary need and vice versa. If a wife is feeling unloved, she must consider whether or not she is sowing respect.

Imagine a farmer going out to the field, falling to the ground, crying in despair because his corn crop has not come up when he never planted any corn seed. You would think he was crazy, right? If you had a chance to talk to him, you would probably say, “Why would you even EXPECT to reap a corn harvest when you haven’t sown any corn seed?” Simply put… the harvest you need tomorrow must be a seed sown today.

Now when it comes to giving, we should be motivated by a desire to please God, not simply by what we will get out of it. Matthew 25:40 says, “… in as much as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.” This tells us that when we bless another, we have blessed God; this should always be our primary motivation for giving. However, because of God’s set plan, we can expect that a harvest will come as a result of our selfless giving. Praise God! Go about your day blessing others and God’s law of sowing and reaping will ensure that you’re blessed as well.
God bless you all and may the love of God overflow in your lives daily!
-Creflo Dollar

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end (Jeremiah 29:11).
Daily Confession:
“God’s plans for me are for a hope and a future.”
In today’s article we are reminded that God has a plan for our lives. He is not in Heaven wishing us luck as we journey through this life. No, He has a plan for each person on this planet. Unfortunately, not everyone on the planet is seeking to learn His plan for their lives. If you have children or know someone who does, then you are aware of how most parents have a plan for what they want to do with and for their children.

Most parents want to see their kids succeed in life; subsequently, so that they can explore their skills, gifts, and talents, they support their children’s hobbies, take them to dance class, music lessons, etc. They do not simply feed them and let them raise themselves until they are of age to leave. On the contrary, parents usually enact plans during childhood to prepare their children to do great things when they enter adulthood. Parents help their children to explore activities that are of interest to them. A considerate parent does not throw a child into a dance class knowing that the child has absolutely no interest in dancing. Instead, they listen to their child and observe areas in which the child may be talented.

Well, just as we make plans for our children, your Father, God has plans for your future, and He is considerate of the skills, talents, and interests that He has placed on the inside of you. God is thinking about you and knows you, individually! His plan is to give you an expected end. God tells us in Proverbs 4:11 “I guide you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths (New International Version).” Praise God!

Remember that it is never too late to seek God’s plan for your life. If you are middle aged (or any age for that matter) and have made numerous serious mistakes up to this point, simply repent, turn from your way of doing things, and receive God’s forgiveness and guidance. If you begin now to listen for God’s guidance, then the rest of your life can be better than it has been up to this point— God will give you an expected end. Say it, believe it, live it!
God bless you all, you are continually in my prayers.
-Creflo Dollar
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For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind (2 Tim 1:7, New King James Version).
Fear is the primary reason many Christians fail to see the manifestation of God’s power in their lives. We must first understand that fear does not come from God. On the contrary, God gives His children a spirit of power, love, and a sound mind. Why is it so many Christians suffer from illness? In many cases there is fear that disease runs in the family, or that there is nothing we can do to avoid being the victim of sickness and disease.

In Job 3:25, Job says, “For the thing I greatly feared is come upon me, and that which I was afraid of is come unto me.” Fear invited adversity into Job’s life, and that is exactly what is happening in the lives of so many Believers. Have you ever made a financial decision based on fear? Perhaps you took out a second mortgage on your home because you were afraid you would never get those nagging bills paid off, or perhaps you took out a loan to pay for that trip you were afraid you would never be able to take otherwise.

Decisions based on fear inevitably bring trouble. That is the plan of the enemy. He wants Christians to fear what might happen if they take their time and pray before making a major decision. Fear prohibits Believers from operating in their God-given authority. Whenever we are fearful of “what might happen
if … “, we need to immediately recognize that as a tactic of the enemy and take our time to seek God’s wisdom on the issue.

Keep in mind that fear is the exact opposite of faith. Faith brings the blessings of God into our lives, and fear brings the curses of the enemy into our lives. In order to walk free of fear, the Word tells us in 2 Cor. 4:18 to “… look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen … ” When the enemy tries to get you to fearfully focus on the problem that is in front of you, simply refuse to do so. Insist on looking at the victory which may not be visible in the natural realm just yet, but is certainly available to you in the spiritual realm. Your unwavering faith will pull your victory from the spiritual realm into the natural realm every time!

-Creflo Dollar
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