A Misconception

Money is such a funny thing. How can pieces of paper and metal stir up so many strong and differing emotions? I get excited about getting a little birthday "mad money", but sometimes I dread paying the bills. Remember how proud you were your first pay day? That money represented hours of hard work. Money can't make you happy all by itself, but it sure can make you miserable if there's a shortage.

I've had this funny misconception about money. I was a teacher, so I had this idea that if something is truly noble that it doesn't require money. That works ok for feeling better about your salary when you're a teacher on a limited outcome, but it's not always true.

I've found that out as a member of the Proverbs 31 team. I watch in awe as God uses the words in the devotions that our team writes sitting at our own little desks in our homes. I listen to the testimonies of lives changed at our speaking events. My heart swells with encouragement when I hear Lysa's and Renee's voices come through my radio with a message from God's heart. I stand amazed at how God confirms callings and builds His Kingdom at She Speaks. These are all noble things--things that God has brought into being--and they all cost money.

Today Lysa wrote an excellent message on our website that tells how your money is spent when it's sent to Proverbs 31, and Wendy wrote a devotion that writes about the power of one. Would you pray and ask God if you are one that He wants to partner with Proverbs 31 in prayer or finances? We would love you to join with us in this exciting journey of spreading the gospel and building the Kingdom!