IT'S NOT OURS!

"This is my Father's world, And to my listening ears All nature sings, and Round me rings… The music of the spheres"

    Everything we think we own belongs to Him!! There is an old saying that "he or she that dies with the most toys…wins". I would rather reword that statement to read: "he or she that stewards the things/toys we have been given to watch over in His directed best way…wins".
    By this, I mean we should be faithful caretakers of all we possess, including our time, talent, money, and even our own being. No matter how little we "own", God expects us to be good and proper "stewards" over it. According to His Word - The Holy Bible - if we are proper stewards entrusted with a little, He will grant us more to watch over later. If we are careless or not prudent in our stewardship of a little (or a lot), chances are we will not experience true abundance in our life.
     Therefore, keep in mind His supreme ownership of all we have. Be a faithful steward of "His" wealth…however small or large…helping others, and sharing with those in need and less fortunate…along the way!!

GOLDEN NUGGET OF BUSINESS SUCCESS: You can't outgive the Lord!! Back in 1987 when Marty and I started our billiard entertainment business, I told her of a story I once read about Mr. Colgate. In the early days of Colgate (toothpaste, etc.), he made a commitment to God to tithe a minimum of 10% from his business venture(s) the first year. He did and God provided him a bountiful harvest in financial growth and other parts of his life. NOTE: In many cases, the returns/blessings from Him are in ways other than financial gain; i.e., health, friends, etc.
     The giving back from God to Mr. Colgate was much greater than the 10% he gave Him, so he decided to increase the giving to God to a level much higher than 10%. Well, to make a long story short, each successive year Mr. Colgate was blessed beyond measure…far greater than the amount he gave to those less fortunate and in need…through an assorted number of worthwhile causes. Year after year, the increase Mr. Colgate had a heartfelt desire to give was increased by God an untold number of times. As his business interests grew, Mr. Colgate was eventually giving over 50% of his wealth to God.
     You see, Mr. Colgate believed in the Bible when it tells us that everything belongs to God. He was simply giving to God what was already His…through a multitude of "special" contribution venues. No matter how "easy" Mr. Colgate tried to "outgive" God, he couldn't do it. It just kept coming back to him over and over again.
     I mentioned above how "easy" it was for Mr. Colgate to try to outgive God. By this, I mean he loved doing it from the promise of God's spiritual financial principles. He was to be obedient to God in the giving and any abundance of return would be a "bonus" to his effort. He cheerfully gave, and he humbly/thankfully received.
     Marty and I have used this same financial giving principle in our business/personal ventures. And I wholeheartedly accept the results as nothing short of multiple "miracles"…year after year…in continued business growth and personal enlightenment. In the first few years, it was a struggle, as we wondered how a "few" dollars in the checkbook would pay the bills. We took the initial step of 10% giving to Him out of what little we had. We believed that God could take that commitment from us to him and "pay" all the bills. There was no way we could have kept things current, but God could perform those "special" miracles to see us out of our financial woes.
     He did provide all our needs in increase in many "supernatural" ways. We were very thankful for His blessings, and we continued in our commitment to increase our giving in the years that followed. The end of this story is just beginning, I believe. Years ago our journey began with His guidance and all His Biblical promises. It continues today…with renewed vigor on our part to be cheerful in our giving and thankful for all that He blesses us with.
     May all of you struggling financially, emotionally, physically, and/or spiritually find His love in a "special" way. Surrender to His call and enjoy the "walk". Know that He is with you through it all. The journey is not an easy one, but the joys far outweigh any "stumbling blocks" to our spiritual growth and personal enrichment.
     If you ever want to talk with someone, please call me: 765-795-4968. If I am not available when you call, leave a message, and I will return a call as soon as possible. You may e-mail me at dr_cue_and_ms_cue@yahoo.com.

     May all the riches of His Kingdom find a "warming" niche in your heart.

Best Victories In Him,

Tom "Dr. Cue"® Rossman