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We believe that God blesses His believers in all aspects of their lives. “Beloved, I wish above all things that you may prosper and be in health, even as your soul prospers” (III John 2III John 2

Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.).

• Spiritual. John 3:3John 3:3
  
  Jesus answered and said to him, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.”; II Corinthians 5:17-21II Corinthians 5:17-21
  
  Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. 18 Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation, 19 that is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them, and has committed to us the word of reconciliation. 20 Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God. 21 For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.;  Romans 10:9-10Romans 10:9-10
  
  that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation..
• Mental. II Timothy 1:7II Timothy 1:7
  
  For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.;  Romans 12:2Romans 12:2
  
  And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.;  Isaiah 26:3Isaiah 26:3
  
  You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You..
• Physical. Isaiah 53:4,5Isaiah 53:4-5
  
  Surely He has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed Him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted. 5 But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.;  Matthew 8:17Matthew 8:17
  
  that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaiah the prophet, saying: “He Himself took our infirmities and bore our sicknesses.”;  I Peter 2:24I Peter 2:24
  
  who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness—by whose stripes you were healed..
• Financial. III John 2III John 2
  
  Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.; Malachi 3:10-11Malachi 3:10-11
  
  Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be food in My house, and try Me now in this,” says the Lord of hosts, “if I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you such blessing that there will not be room enough to receive it. 11 And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, so that he will not destroy the fruit of your ground, nor shall the vine fail to bear fruit for you in the field,” says the Lord of hosts;; Luke 6:38Luke 6:38
  
  Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you.; II Corinthians 9:6-10II Corinthians 9:6-10
  
  But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. 7 So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work. 9 As it is written: “He has dispersed abroad, He has given to the poor; His righteousness endures forever.” 10 Now may He who supplies seed to the sower, and bread for food, supply and multiply the seed you have sown and increase the fruits of your righteousness,; Deuteronomy 28:1-13Deuteronomy 28:1-13
  
  Now it shall come to pass, if you diligently obey the voice of the Lord your God, to observe carefully all His commandments which I command you today, that the Lord your God will set you high above all nations of the earth. 2 And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, because you obey the voice of the Lord your God: 3 Blessed shall you be in the city, and blessed shall you be in the country. 4 Blessed shall be the fruit of your body, the produce of your ground and the increase of your herds, the increase of your cattle and the offspring of your flocks. 5 Blessed shall be your basket and your kneading bowl. 6 Blessed shall you be when you come in, and blessed shall you be when you go out. 7 The Lord will cause your enemies who rise against you to be defeated before your face; they shall come out against you one way and flee before you seven ways. 8 The Lord will command the blessing on you in your storehouses and in all to which you set your hand, and He will bless you in the land which the Lord your God is giving you. 9 The Lord will establish you as a holy people to Himself, just as He has sworn to you, if you keep the commandments of the Lord your God and walk in His ways. 10 Then all peoples of the earth shall see that you are called by the name of the Lord, and they shall be afraid of you. 11 And the Lord will grant you plenty of goods, in the fruit of your body, in the increase of your livestock, and in the produce of your ground, in the land of which the Lord swore to your fathers to give you. 12 The Lord will open to you His good treasure, the heavens, to give the rain to your land in its season, and to bless all the work of your hand. You shall lend to many nations, but you shall not borrow. 13 And the Lord will make you the head and not the tail; you shall be above only, and not be beneath, if you heed the commandments of the Lord your God, which I command you today, and are careful to observe them, 28:14Deuteronomy 28:14
  
  So you shall not turn aside from any of the words which I command you this day, to the right or the left, to go after other gods to serve them..

We fully embrace God’s provision for our overall well-being, which He has expressed in promises throughout His Word and imparts to us by His power (II Peter 1:3-4II Peter 1:3-4

as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue, 4 by which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, that through these you may be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.; Psalm 103:2-5Psalm 103:2-5

Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits: 3 Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, 4 Who redeems your life from destruction, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies, 5 Who satisfies your mouth with good things, so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.). We understand and receive this blessing by faith in His goodness (Psalm 34:8Psalm 34:8

Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who trusts in Him!; Psalm 18:19Psalm 18:19

He also brought me out into a broad place; He delivered me because He delighted in me.; Matthew 9:35-36Matthew 9:35-36

Then Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people. 36 But when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd.; Matthew 15:32Matthew 15:32

Now Jesus called His disciples to Himself and said, “I have compassion on the multitude, because they have now continued with Me three days and have nothing to eat. And I do not want to send them away hungry, lest they faint on the way.”). We know and trust Him as our loving Father who gladly looks after us (I John 3:1aI John 3:1a

Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God!; Philippians 4:19Philippians 4:19

And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.). Therefore, we do not approach God and His promises as though we were making a contract claim; rather, we come to Him in confidence and full of faith, asking Him for what we need (Hebrews 4:16Hebrews 4:16

Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.; Matthew 7:7-11Matthew 7:7-11

Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. 9 Or what man is there among you who, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone? 10 Or if he asks for a fish, will he give him a serpent? 11 If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask Him!; John 16:24bJohn 16:24b

Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.).

• Spiritual prosperity is God’s intention for all of His children, not just for the clergy (3 John 2III John 2
  
  Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.; I Timothy 2:4-5I Timothy 2:4-5
  
  who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. 5 For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus.; Acts 10:34Acts 10:34
  
  Then Peter opened his mouth and said: "In truth I perceive that God shows no partiality."; II Corinthians 1:20II Corinthians 1:20
  
  For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us.; James 4:8aJames 4:8a
  
  Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.)
• Believers can expect to enjoy good overall health that includes a long life and a sound mind (Psalm 91:1-2,9-10,14-16Psalm 91:1-2, 9-10, 14-16
  
  He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. 2 I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in Him I will trust.” 9 Because you have made the Lord, who is my refuge, even the Most High, your dwelling place, 10 no evil shall befall you, nor shall any plague come near your dwelling; 14 “Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore I will deliver him; I will set him on high, because he has known My name.15 He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him and honor him. 16 With long life I will satisfy him, and show him My salvation.”; Proverbs 3:1-2,7-8,13,16-18Proverbs 3:1-2,7-8,13, 16-18
  
  My son, do not forget my law, but let your heart keep my commands; 2 For length of days and long life and peace they will add to you. 7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and depart from evil. 8 It will be health to your flesh, and strength to your bones.13 Happy is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gains understanding; 16 length of days is in her right hand, In her left hand riches and honor. 17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. 18 She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her, and happy are all who retain her.; Isaiah 26:3Isaiah 26:3
  
  You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.; Philippians 4:6-7Philippians 4:6-7
  
  Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.; II Timothy 1:7II Timothy 1:7
  
  For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.). Our ongoing wellness involves choosing a life of moderation, not in bondage to anything ( I Corinthians 6:12-13,19-20I Corinthians 6:12-13, 19-20
  
  All things are lawful for me, but all things are not helpful. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any. 13 Foods for the stomach and the stomach for foods, but God will destroy both it and them. Now the body is not for sexual immorality but for the Lord, and the Lord for the body. 19 Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? 20 For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s., 9:24-25I Corinthians 9:24-25
  
  Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it. 25 And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, but we for an imperishable crown.; Galatians 5:1,22-24Galatians 5:1, 22-24
  
  Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage. 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. 24 And those who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.; Titus 2:11-13 (ESV)Titus 2:11-13 (ESV)
  
  For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, 12 training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, 13 waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ).
• God promises that we won’t beg for bread and that He will provide all our needs (Matthew 6:25-33Matthew 6:25-33
  
  Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing? 26 Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they 27 Which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature? 28 So why do you worry about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; 29 and yet I say to you that even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. 30 Now if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is, and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? 31 Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.; Philippians 4:19Philippians 4:19
  
  And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.; Psalm 37:25Psalm 37:25
  
  I have been young, and now am old; yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his descendants begging bread.; Deuteronomy 28:1-13Deuteronomy 28:1-13
  
  Now it shall come to pass, if you diligently obey the voice of the Lord your God, to observe carefully all His commandments which I command you today, that the Lord your God will set you high above all nations of the earth. 2 And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, because you obey the voice of the Lord your God: 3 Blessed shall you be in the city, and blessed shall you be in the country. 4 Blessed shall be the fruit of your body, the produce of your ground and the increase of your herds, the increase of your cattle and the offspring of your flocks. 5 Blessed shall be your basket and your kneading bowl. 6 Blessed shall you be when you come in, and blessed shall you be when you go out. 7 The Lord will cause your enemies who rise against you to be defeated before your face; they shall come out against you one way and flee before you seven ways. 8 The Lord will command the blessing on you in your storehouses and in all to which you set your hand, and He will bless you in the land which the Lord your God is giving you. 9 The Lord will establish you as a holy people to Himself, just as He has sworn to you, if you keep the commandments of the Lord your God and walk in His ways. 10 Then all peoples of the earth shall see that you are called by the name of the Lord, and they shall be afraid of you. 11 And the Lord will grant you plenty of goods, in the fruit of your body, in the increase of your livestock, and in the produce of your ground, in the land of which the Lord swore to your fathers to give you. 12 The Lord will open to you His good treasure, the heavens, to give the rain to your land in its season, and to bless all the work of your hand. You shall lend to many nations, but you shall not borrow. 13 And the Lord will make you the head and not the tail; you shall be above only, and not be beneath, if you heed the commandments of the Lord your God, which I command you today, and are careful to observe them.). At the same time, Jesus calls us to take up our cross and follow Him and says that He doesn’t even have a place to lay His head (Matthew 16:24Matthew 16:24
  
  Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me."; Matthew 8:19-20Matthew 8:19-20
  
  Then a certain scribe came and said to Him, “Teacher, I will follow You wherever You go.” 20 And Jesus said to him, “Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head.”; Luke 14:33Luke 14:33
  
  So likewise, whoever of you does not forsake all that he has cannot be My disciple.). Thus, godliness with contentment is our goal – contentment when our most basic needs are met (I Timothy 6:6-8I Timothy 6:6-8
  
  Now godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. 8 And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content.; Philippians 4:11-13Philippians 4:11-13
  
  I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: 12 I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. 13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.); we don’t expect to have only leisure and comfort.
• God is looking for a heart in us that values and seeks heavenly riches above all else and promises that, as we seek first His kingdom and righteousness, all our earthly needs will be provided for (Colossians 3:1-3Colossians 3:1-3
  
  If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. 2 Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. 3 For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.; Matthew 6:25-33Matthew 6:25-33
  
  Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing? 26 Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they 27 Which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature? 28 So why do you worry about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; 29 and yet I say to you that even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. 30 Now if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is, and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? 31 Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.; II Chronicles 1:7-12II Chronicles 1:7-12
  
  On that night God appeared to Solomon, and said to him, “Ask! What shall I give you?” 8 And Solomon said to God: “You have shown great mercy to David my father, and have made me king in his place. 9 Now, O Lord God, let Your promise to David my father be established, for You have made me king over a people like the dust of the earth in multitude. 10 Now give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people; for who can judge this great people of Yours?” 11 Then God said to Solomon: “Because this was in your heart, and you have not asked riches or wealth or honor or the life of your enemies, nor have you asked long life—but have asked wisdom and knowledge for yourself, that you may judge My people over whom I have made you king— 12 wisdom and knowledge are granted to you; and I will give you riches and wealth and honor, such as none of the kings have had who were before you, nor shall any after you have the like.”).
• The idea that material wealth will satisfy one’s soul is deceitful and leads to disappointment (Isaiah 55:2Isaiah 55:2
  
  Why do you spend money for what is not bread, and your wages for what does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, and let your soul delight itself in abundance.; Psalm 49:6,12-13Psalm 49:6,12-13
  
  Those who trust in their wealth and boast in the multitude of their riches...Their inner thought is that their houses will last forever, their dwelling places to all generations; they call their lands after their own names. 12 Nevertheless man, though in honor, does not remain; he is like the beasts that perish. 13 This is the way of those who are foolish, and of their posterity who approve their sayings. Selah; Proverbs 13:7Proverbs 13:7
  
  There is one who makes himself rich, yet has nothing; And one who makes himself poor, yet has great riches.; Proverbs 23:5Proverbs 23:5
  
  Will you set your eyes on that which is not? For riches certainly make themselves wings; They fly away like an eagle toward heaven.; Mark 4:19Mark 4:19
  
  and the cares of this world, the deceitfulness of riches, and the desires for other things entering in choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.). The desire to be rich in material things leads believers toward temptation and error (I Timothy 6:9-10I Timothy 6:9-10
  
  But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition. 10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.), and trusting in our wealth can blind us to our spiritual condition (Revelation 3:17-19Revelation 3:17-19
  
  "Because you say, ‘I am rich, have become wealthy, and have need of nothing’—and do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked— 18 I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined in the fire, that you may be rich; and white garments, that you may be clothed, that the shame of your nakedness may not be revealed; and anoint your eyes with eye salve, that you may see. 19 As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore be zealous and repent.”; Jeremiah 9:23-24Jeremiah 9:23-24
  
  Thus says the Lord: “Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, Let not the mighty man glory in his might, nor let the rich man glory in his riches; 24 But let him who glories glory in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the Lord, exercising lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth. For in these I delight,” says the Lord.). Not many believers will be rich (I Corinthians 1:26I Corinthians 1:26
  
  For you see your calling, brethren, that not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called.; Matthew 19:23b-24Matthew 19:23b-24
  
  …it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. 24 And again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.), and God commands those who are rich not to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but to be generous and ready to share (Psalm 62:10bPsalm 62:10b
  
  If riches increase, do not set your heart on them.; Proverbs 11:4Proverbs 11:4
  
  Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, But righteousness delivers from death.; I Timothy 6:17-19I Timothy 6:17-19
  
  Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy. 18 Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share, 19 storing up for themselves a good foundation for the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.).
• True blessing is described in Matthew 5:2-12Matthew 5:2-12
  
  Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled. 7 Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy 8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. 10 Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. 12 Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you., which teaches that we are fulfilled when our spiritual needs are met. Our greatest blessing is our one-on-one relationship with Jesus Christ (Genesis 15:1Genesis 15:1
  
  After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, saying, “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward.”; Psalm 23Psalms 23
  
  The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. 3 He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. 5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over. 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.; Psalm 103:2-5Psalm 103:2-5
  
  Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits: 3 Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, 4 Who redeems your life from destruction, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies, 5 Who satisfies your mouth with good things, so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.; Proverbs 10:22Proverbs 10:22
  
  The blessing of the Lord makes one rich, And He adds no sorrow with it.; Isaiah 55:1-2Isaiah 55:1-2
  
  Ho! Everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat. Yes, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.2 Why do you spend money for what is not bread, and your wages for what does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, and let your soul delight itself in abundance.; John 10:10bJohn 10:10b
  
  I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.; John 15:11John 15:11
  
  These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.; Romans 14:17Romans 14:17
  
  for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.; Galatians 5:22-23Galatians 5:22-23
  
  But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.).
• Being blessed goes hand in hand with blessing others (Proverbs 3:9-10Proverbs 3:9-10
  
  Honor the Lord with your possessions, and with the firstfruits of all your increase; 10 So your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine.; Acts 20:35bActs 20:35b
  
  And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’; Luke 6:38Luke 6:38
  
  Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you.), and we are encouraged to be generous and hospitable (Matthew 10:8bMatthew 10:8b
  
  Freely you have received, freely give.; II Corinthians 9:6-8,11 (ESV)II Corinthians 9:6-8, 11 (ESV)
  
  The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. 7 Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work. 11 You will be enriched in every way to be generous in every way, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God.; I Peter 4:9I Peter 4:9
  
  Be hospitable to one another without grumbling.), especially to God’s work and God’s people (Acts 11:28-30Acts 11:28-30
  
  Then one of them, named Agabus, stood up and showed by the Spirit that there was going to be a great famine throughout all the world, which also happened in the days of Claudius Caesar. 29 Then the disciples, each according to his ability, determined to send relief to the brethren dwelling in Judea. 30 This they also did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.; Galatians 6:10Galatians 6:10
  
  Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.; Romans 12:13Romans 12:13
  
  distributing to the needs of the saints, given to hospitality.).
• Perhaps the most wonderful result of God’s promises for our all-around wellness is that we do not carry the burden for meeting these basic needs on our own (Matthew 6:25-33Matthew 6:25-33
  
  Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing? 26 Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they 27 Which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature? 28 So why do you worry about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; 29 and yet I say to you that even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. 30 Now if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is, and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? 31 Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.; Psalm 84:11Psalm 84:11
  
  For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord will give grace and glory; no good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly.; Isaiah 41:10Isaiah 41:10
  
  Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.; I Peter 5:7I Peter 5:7
  
  casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you; Psalm 55:22Psalm 55:22
  
  Cast your burden on the Lord, and He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved.). Even when we are afflicted for a season, short or long (I Peter 1:6-7I Peter 1:6-7
  
  In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, 7 that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ, 5:10I Peter 5:10
  
  But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.), we derive strength, and our faith grows, as we surrender to our loving Father and trust that He has our situation in hand (Philippians 2:13Philippians 2:13
  
  for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.; Romans 8:28Romans 8:28
  
  And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.). And without those cares, we are free to bear fruit and live grateful, generous and fulfilling lives (John 15:5,7-8John 15:5,7-8
  
  I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. 7 If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. 8 By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples.; II Corinthians 12:7-10II Corinthians 12:7-10
  
  And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure. 8 Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me. 9 And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.; Romans 8:35-37Romans 8:35-37
  
  Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? 36 As it is written: “For Your sake we are killed all day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.” 37 Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.).