Sure enough, "Blue Like Jazz" has a chapter about finances and tithing. And I am officially calling Don Miller a thief, as it's obvious he stole my thoughts, feelings and fears with money and put them into his book.
Right there on page 196, about 2/3s down, is the plagiarism:
"I think it would be easier to trust God if I had extra money to trust Him with."
I can't say how true that is in my mind. I feel we are just one major catastrophe away from ...er... catastrophe. Geez - I think even a minor bump in the road could mess us up really bad. How many times I have wished for just a few extra bucks to survive? If I had a nickel for every time I have said or thought "just five thousand dollars would solve so much", I would HAVE that five thousand dollars to solve so much.
I am still not 100% on letting go and trusting, but I hope and pray to be there. Oh, and Don - you can expect law enforcement at your house at any moment.
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When I was fighting the 10 percent, my sister told me "you will always have bills" which is true. The question here is are you going to trust in God to provide? We try so hard to trust ourselves and not let God. I want to challenge you to do something radical and trust in Him who died on the cross for you. Read Malachi and pray and tell us you still cannot just give something as piddly as cash to the True God who saved you.
If you only knew how awesome it is that God comes through when you need it. If you only gave Him the chance to provide, instead of trying to do His job for Him.
My prayers are for you.
It's awesome that you're still working toward the 10%. I haven't been on your blog lately but it's cool to read that you're sticking to this commitment and working through it. Don't give up.
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