It is clear from the Book of Acts that the early church gave pre-eminence to prayer. For example, we see that after Jesus ascended, the disciples with “one accord devoted themselves to prayer” (Acts 1:14). When the Holy Spirit came upon them on the day of Pentecost, they were in a place of prayer. After being filled with the Spirit, they devoted themselves to prayer, amongst other things (Acts 2:42). When disputes arose in the church over the distribution of food, the apostles refused to be distracted from their devotion to prayer and the ministry of the Word (Acts 6:4). And so we can go on right through Acts.
My parents have struggled financially for years (almost 10 years now). Through these tough situations is how I actually came to rely on God and give my life over to Him (2004-ish). Through the years, my parents have asked me for money and sometimes I’ve loaned them money and sometimes I haven’t. Early on through wisdom from elders, I learnt that I should never “loan” money, I should rather “give” money with no expectation of receiving it back so that there is freedom in giving and no guilt put onto a relationship or a person. This was difficult for me as I thought in order to honour and respect my parents (a commandment) I needed to help them when they needed help. I had to make a stand for Jesus in my life and say that I couldn’t help them financially anymore. I had to separate myself from my earthly parents and follow what my Heavenly Father says is right and true. 2 Corinthians 12:14 “… After all, children should not have to save up for their parents, but parents for their children”.
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