Honor the Lord with your possessions, and with the first fruits of all your increase; so your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine. Proverbs 3:9-10

 The term “return on your investment” can be applicable in many cases.  Essentially it means that you hope to get the most out of what you spend your money on; whether it be a financial investment, a purchase, or a loan to someone who needs help.

 Today’s two verses in Proverbs give some advice on how you can make your possessions have a tremendous return on your investment by honoring God. How can you honor God with your purchases, investments, and generosity? Including God in all your financial dealings, by praying about your next move and seeking His wisdom. He has a way of opening doors to great opportunities that not only benefit you but others as well.

 Over the past few years, both of our daughters (and their husbands) were in the market for larger homes. Both of them prayed for God to guide them in their search. Both found perfect homes, but they were expensive and in both cases they were bidding against others. In both cases, they reached out to the seller to plead their case, and God moved in the heart of the sellers to let them purchase the homes of their dreams. Later we discovered that both sellers were so happy to sell the home to each of them, as they had an interest in either their family situation or careers.

 When you include God in your financial dealings, He always multiplies the return on your investment, especially when you give freely through tithing or donations. In these financially tough times, you want the most out of your investment. Start including God in those dealings and see the results of your faithfulness multiply to overflowing! God bless