A few words about sowing...
For several years (about 5) I did not have a giving or sowing option on our ministry page. My wife Gordana and I felt that the Lord was doing just fine supporting us in our work by giving us jobs where we could make enough income to go and do as the Lord instructed. Also, I felt because of all the wide-spread abuse I had personally seen from both churches and ministers, I did not want to be "lumped in" with all those people.
One day the Lord reminded me of a situation I had experienced at a conference. There was an elderly woman who came to me after the meeting and with tears in her eyes, pressed a five euro note into my hand. I could tell from her appearance that she did not have excess to give that money. I was going to give it back to her and the Lord stopped me. He told me " She wants to be a part of what you are doing. I want you to allow her that." When the Lord reminded me of this occasion, I felt the Lord was saying it is time to allow those who desire it to be a part of this work. It was then I began to put up the donation link.
One day the Lord reminded me of a situation I had experienced at a conference. There was an elderly woman who came to me after the meeting and with tears in her eyes, pressed a five euro note into my hand. I could tell from her appearance that she did not have excess to give that money. I was going to give it back to her and the Lord stopped me. He told me " She wants to be a part of what you are doing. I want you to allow her that." When the Lord reminded me of this occasion, I felt the Lord was saying it is time to allow those who desire it to be a part of this work. It was then I began to put up the donation link.
What is your seed used for and where does it go?
Because the Lord has givien us the ability to work and make an income, we use our own income for our own household needs. If we desire to buy a car or fix up the house or buy new clothes or take a vacation, we do that all from our own funds that the Lord blesses us with from the work of our hands.
The money you sow into the ministry goes for ministry expenses. It is used for airfares, train fares, gas expense to and from events we drive to, hotel expenses, food while traveling etc.. It also covers office expenses such as equipment, paper, encelopes, postage etc.
You get the idea... If something is personal, I use my personal card and if it is miinistry related I use our ministry card. I hope this is clear enough. Please sow where the Lord tells you to sow. That is the mark of a good steward. Be diligent to do His will with whatever He puts in your hand. Never give out of pressure or manipulation but only follow the voice of the Holy Spirit. God bless you. -Michael
The money you sow into the ministry goes for ministry expenses. It is used for airfares, train fares, gas expense to and from events we drive to, hotel expenses, food while traveling etc.. It also covers office expenses such as equipment, paper, encelopes, postage etc.
You get the idea... If something is personal, I use my personal card and if it is miinistry related I use our ministry card. I hope this is clear enough. Please sow where the Lord tells you to sow. That is the mark of a good steward. Be diligent to do His will with whatever He puts in your hand. Never give out of pressure or manipulation but only follow the voice of the Holy Spirit. God bless you. -Michael
