God Gives Back

Here is a challenge for you, to help you see a difference between your idol and the One True God! God keeps on proving that He is God, and we have forgotten what a true God is. Take 10 minutes that you would have spent on your stronghold and give it to God. Instead of sitting on the sofa and playing yet another round of a video game, ask God how He would rather you spend your time—maybe in prayer, maybe working on this workbook or reading a Bible chapter, maybe calling a friend or family member who needs encouragement. A true God does not “need” your 10 minutes, so He will give you back an hour, and you will suddenly find that you have more time in your day! He does not need your money—He is a true God and needs nothing. So try this: take the 10 dollars you would have spent on that stronghold and give it to God. You can donate it to church or to a local charity; you can use it on a sweet, unexpected gift for a friend or family member who needs encouragement; you can use it to pay off debt instead of increasing your debts, etc. He will multiply it and give you back blessings! You see, God does not need your time or your money. However, because you freely gave it to Him and because He truly loves you, He takes your gift and offers it back in multiples!

For more on this topic, watch Freedom from Strongholds.