Tag: Matthew 6:33

  • Helping Families Save Money, Build a Better Future, and Create Additional Income—One Person at a Time

    “Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.” — Proverbs 16:3

    One of the greatest blessings God gives us is the opportunity to help other people.

    Sometimes that help comes through a kind word. Sometimes it comes through prayer. Sometimes it comes through lending a helping hand.

    And sometimes it comes by introducing someone to an opportunity that can improve their financial situation while blessing their family.

    Throughout Scripture, we see that God often works through ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things. He opens doors where we least expect them and provides opportunities that allow us to serve others while being good stewards of the gifts He has entrusted to us.

    Recently I came across a program that caught my attention because it combines practical everyday value with powerful business-building tools.

    Among the benefits are: –

    1,000 email leads from someone who genuinely wants to help you succeed.

    A Giant Discount Savings Portal with discounts on airfare, cruises, hotels, shopping, home products, and much more. –

    An expanding library of more than 96 e-books filled with valuable information. –

    A professional email autoresponder that works with your lead capture pages and even allows you to import up to 5,000 contacts. –

    Your own custom lead capture page with an integrated lead database. –

    A business opportunity that offers the possibility of creating meaningful monthly income for people who are willing to learn, work consistently, and serve others.

    Notice I used the word possibility. No honest business can promise success. Just as a farmer cannot guarantee a harvest without planting, watering, and caring for the crop, no opportunity guarantees income without effort, learning, perseverance, and patience.

    Success comes from faithfully doing the work day after day. For many families, retirees, and people living on fixed incomes, even a modest additional income can relieve financial pressure, provide peace of mind, and create opportunities to bless others.

    That is what appeals to me most. My desire has never simply been to help people make more money. My desire is to help people become better stewards of what God has entrusted to them, strengthen their families, assist their churches and communities, and have greater freedom to help those in need.

    Imagine what could happen if thousands of Christians had additional resources to support their churches, missionaries, food banks, pregnancy centers, homeless shelters, and families facing difficult times.

    Money itself is neither good nor evil. The Bible reminds us that the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil—not money itself. When placed in the hands of faithful people with servant hearts, financial resources can become powerful tools for doing God’s work.

    Jesus taught us: > “Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.” > — Matthew 6:33

    That verse has guided my life for many years. Whenever I consider a new opportunity, I ask one simple question: Can this help people while bringing glory to God? If the answer is yes, then it deserves thoughtful consideration.

    Whether you decide this particular opportunity is right for you or not, I encourage you to pray about every financial decision. Ask the Lord for wisdom, seek good counsel, and never stop looking for ways to use your talents and resources to serve others.

    When we place God first, become faithful stewards, and use our blessings to bless others, amazing things can happen.

    May God bless you, your family, and every good work He has prepared for you. “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.” — Colossians 3:23

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  • Are You Jesus

    Are You Jesus? Carrying On His Work in a Busy World

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    Verse to live:
    “Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness.” — Gospel of Matthew 6:33


    A Question That Changes Everything

    Are you Jesus? At first, that question sounds uncomfortable—even wrong. But look deeper. You are not the Jesus, yet you are called to carry on His work. His love. His mission. His way of living.

    Jesus didn’t just come to be admired—He came to be followed. And following Him means something radical: letting His life reshape yours.


    The Problem: A Life Too Full

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    Modern life is loud, fast, and demanding.
    Your calendar fills up. Your phone never stops. Your mind is always racing.

    And somewhere in the noise, the quiet voice of Jesus gets drowned out.

    How much of your busyness is preventing you from living the life Jesus is calling you to live?

    • Are you too busy to listen?
    • Too distracted to care deeply?
    • Too guarded to love freely?

    Busyness isn’t just a schedule problem—it’s often a spiritual barrier.


    What Does It Mean to “Be Like Jesus”?

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    To carry on His work means choosing His way daily:

    • Love without condition
    • Serve without recognition
    • Forgive without limits
    • Trust God without fear

    Jesus lived with purpose, not pressure. He was never rushed, yet He changed the world.

    When you “seek first the kingdom,” you’re not adding another task—you’re reordering your entire life.


    Letting Your Guard Down

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    One of the biggest obstacles isn’t just busyness—it’s protection.

    We guard:

    • Our time
    • Our emotions
    • Our vulnerability

    But Jesus calls you to something deeper: surrender.

    Letting your guard down means:

    • Being honest with God
    • Allowing others to see your real self
    • Trusting that God is enough

    It takes courage. Real courage.


    A Simple Shift That Changes Everything

    What if today you made one small change?

    Instead of asking:
    “What do I need to get done today?”

    Ask:
    “How can I live like Jesus today?”

    That one question can transform:

    • Your conversations
    • Your priorities
    • Your purpose

    Prayer

    Jesus, give me the courage to let my guard down.
    Jesus, give me the courage to let down my guard.

    Help me to release the busyness that distracts me from You.
    Teach me to seek Your kingdom first.
    Show me how to carry on Your work in my everyday life.

    Amen.


    Final Thought

    You may not be Jesus—but you are called to reflect Him.

    And in a world full of noise, pressure, and distraction,
    living like Him might be the most powerful thing you can do.

    Thank you for reading this article. Please share with others.

    Rick Herring
    thmjmj@gmail.com