Proverbs 10:2 NKJV

[2] Treasures of wickedness profit nothing, but righteousness delivers from death.

It is safe to say that the need for money is what motivates me to get "up and moving" in the mornings. I don't love money. I hate being broke. I hate having bills I cannot afford. I appreciate having the opportunity and ability to provide for my family.

For years, my motivation was purely selfish. I worked for more. I needed to be able to afford what I had AND afford my addictions. Sure, my family was provided for, but they were secondary to my needs... those same needs nearly cost me everything.

I am not free from all financial burdens. We still have bills to pay. I GET to wake up each day and afford all we need and many of our wants, but the wants are different now. I seek God first. I put God first in all I do. I honor Him with my firstfruits. In doing so, He has restored what the enemy tried to destroy and blessed our family beyond measure.