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Day 3: The Freedom of Strategic Focus

Perhaps the most liberating realization in my giving journey was this:

We aren't supposed to support every worthy cause.

In 1 Corinthians 12, Paul describes the body of Christ as having many parts, each with different functions. This applies to giving as well. Some are called to support education, others to fund evangelism, and still others to fight poverty.

God has specific assignments for your resources. When we try to support everything that comes our way, we often end up with a scattered impact. But when we focus our giving where God specifically directs us, we participate in His strategic work.

Jesus modeled this principle perfectly. Despite overwhelming needs all around Him, He routinely withdrew to pray (Luke 5:16). There's even a remarkable moment when His disciples frantically search for Him, saying, "Everyone is looking for you!"—essentially telling Him about all the ministry opportunities He was missing.

His response? "Let us go somewhere else."

The Son of God Himself said "no" to legitimate needs to maintain His divine focus.

When you feel the pressure to fund everything, remember this:

Scattered giving often means scattered impact.

Strategic "no's" create space for powerful, focused "yes's" that align with God's specific assignment for your resources.

Let me leave you with a 5-step framework for making confident giving decisions:

1. Pray specifically about each opportunity.
2. Examine your heart—Is this giving motivated by gratitude or compassion?
3. Evaluate the soil—Is this organization multiplying resources effectively?
4. Consider eternal impact—How does this work advance God's kingdom?
5. Seek confirmation—Do you have peace about this decision?

Above all, follow the Holy Spirit's leading.

Frameworks help us navigate decisions, but they're no substitute for the Spirit's whisper. God's voice must always have the final say.

Let's pray: Heavenly Father, free me from the guilt of thinking I must support every good cause. Show me my specific assignments in Your Kingdom economy. Give me courage to say strategic "no's" so I can say powerful "yes's." Above all, help me hear and follow Your Spirit's leading in every giving decision.

In Jesus' name, Amen.

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