Christmas

Even though it's early... I just couldn't wait any longer to let you know that I pray you have a Merry Christmas and a very prosperous New Year. JD and I really are praying blessings over your life right now. We stand on some serious Faith that God is really going to show up and show out in 2009. He wants the very best for all of us.
Remember, we can't out-give God. My new years resolution is to try my best to out-give Him. I want to plant seed into some very fertile soil so that I may reap a harvest like no other. Remember that seed offering is above your tithe to God. He rewards a cheerful giver.
What we make happen in the lives of others, God will make happen in our life. I'm sure of it. If you have a need, find someone else who has that same need and help them. God will in turn help you. After you pay your tenth to God at your local church, find some great soil to plant some serious seed in this coming year so that you too may reap a harvest.
2008 was VERY prosperous for JD and I. God afforded us to be able to buy 4 rental houses, keep our house in Gulf Breeze, and buy a home in Robinson to live in until we sold it and moved to Plainfield. We are praying right now that God will allow us to actually give some houses away this year. We have been able to offer some financial support our pastors, Bro. Tim Nail and Bro. Morris Mott. We were able to give out money to complete strangers as the Lord led us to. We were able to pay the way to a wonderful Women's Conference for 3 girls we know to include accommodations. We have been on numerous trips to conferences and retreats.
God is always faithful. I tell you these stories only to encourage you to step out in faith and give. Line your walk up with the Lord, ask Him to show you those things in your life that do not add up with His word. He will take you places that you have never been before!
Keep the Faith. Pray without ceasing.

From Our House to Yours,
~Smiles, Cathi