Do you ever read a verse about God blessing us and secretly think, “Okay… but does that mean I’ll get what I want?” 😅

In this episode, Ash and Lydia unpack 2 Corinthians 9:8:
“And God is able to bless you abundantly so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.”

They talk honestly about how easy it is to read this as a transaction—I give, God gives back—when Paul is actually talking about something deeper: a heart shaped by generosity, not fear.

Lydia brings beautiful context about how this passage isn’t about luxury, but about reflecting the gospel through joyful giving. Ash shares how we can slip into holding tightly to money, worried we’ll “run out,” instead of trusting God as the true source of provision.

Together they explore:
• The difference between provision and prosperity
• Why generosity is a posture, not a formula
• How God blesses in ways that aren’t just financial
• The challenge of letting go when money feels like security
• The powerful example of the widow who gave everything

This conversation will gently challenge you to ask:
Is money serving me… or am I serving it?

Because God doesn’t promise yachts and mansions—but He does promise all we need to do the good work He’s called us to.

 

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Do you ever read a verse about God blessing us and secretly think, &ldquo;Okay&hellip; but does that mean I&rsquo;ll get what I want?&rdquo; 😅
In this episode, Ash and Lydia unpack 2 Corinthians 9:8: &ldquo;And God is able to bless you abundantly so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.&rdquo;
They talk honestly about how easy it is to read this as a transaction&mdash;I give, God gives back&mdash;when Paul is actually talking about something deeper: a heart shaped by generosity, not fear.
Lydia brings beautiful context about how this passage isn&rsquo;t about luxury, but about reflecting the gospel through joyful giving. Ash shares how we can slip into holding tightly to money, worried we&rsquo;ll &ldquo;run out,&rdquo; instead of trusting God as the true source of provision.
Together they explore: &bull; The difference between provision and prosperity &bull; Why generosity is a posture, not a formula &bull; How God blesses in ways that aren&rsquo;t just financial &bull; The challenge of letting go when money feels like security &bull; The powerful example of the widow who gave everything
This conversation will gently challenge you to ask: Is money serving me&hellip; or am I serving it?
Because God doesn&rsquo;t promise yachts and mansions&mdash;but He does promise all we need to do the good work He&rsquo;s called us to.
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