“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the LORD. Isaiah 55:8
“God’s way of transformation is different from the transactional money-raising mind-set that churches an other Christian organizations have imported from the business world…In order to fulfill our calling as disciples, we must shift from this transactional mind-set to a transformational model.
If we view giving as an instrument of transformation, we will support our givers through a consistent program of prayer and personal interaction, accepting the fact that it is the Holy Spirit, not our personality, that influences how they give…as we embrace the transformational model, the focus shifts from the gift and getting money to seeing God’s power work in individual lives.”
Wesley K. Willmer in A Revolution in Generosity: Transforming Stewards to be Rich Toward God (Chicago: Moody Press, 2008) 39-40.
It’s a privilege to teach in Australia with Wes Willmer. Since thanks to many people around the world who are praying for us on this two-week trip. We are experiencing your prayers!
Today Wes spoke on these two perspectives in one of our seminars. Through gracious facilitation he helped many understand and choose to embrace the transformational mind-set.
How has prayer and personal interaction with others shaped your life? What intentional activities could you do to help those around you grow as generous disciples of Jesus Christ?