Results for "scarcity mindset"

Cultural/Racial Identity 10-12 (Pre-Teen)

"I should be grateful for any opportunity because people like me don't usually get them."

LIE: Be grateful for crumbs. TRUTH: God gives exceedingly abundantly—Mephibosheth got it all (Eph 3:20).

Ephesians 3:20 96 Read Truth →

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Retirement Fears 10-12 (Pre-Teen)

"I can't retire and still give generously to God's work; I have to choose."

LIE: Choose giving or security. TRUTH: Give and it's given back pressed down, running over. BOTH. Luke 6:38

Luke 6:38 95 Read Truth →

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Not Enough 30-39 (Thirties)

"I'm falling short financially—I'll never have enough or get ahead."

LIE: I'll never have enough. TRUTH: God pours blessing until no room to receive (Mal 3:10).

Malachi 3:10 94 Read Truth →

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Rushing God 16-18 (Late Teen)

"If I don't take control now, I'll end up with nothing. I can't afford to wait on God."

LIE: I'll have nothing without control. TRUTH: God supplies all needs by His riches (Phil 4:19). Israel: slavery to wealth in ONE NIGHT.

Philippians 4:19 94 Read Truth →

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Generational Poverty 10-12 (Pre-Teen)

"I'll never be able to afford the things other kids have or the life they live"

LIE: I'll never afford the good life. TRUTH: NO good thing will God withhold. He supplies ALL needs richly. (Ps 84:11)

Psalm 84:11 93 Read Truth →

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Bad Financial Decisions 70-79 (Seventies)

"My retirement should be about barely getting by because I didn't plan well enough."

LIE: Retirement means barely getting by. TRUTH: John 10:10 - Jesus gives ABUNDANT life. Isaac got hundredfold in a famine (Gen 26).

John 10:10 90 Read Truth →

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