Blog Post Title: "Take My Money: A Heart of Investment in God's Kingdom"
We’ve all been there. When something we love comes along—whether it’s the latest Raptors tickets, new tech, or a fresh pair of Jordans—we’re ready to say, "Take my money!" Why? Because we believe it’s worth it. We place value on these things, so we eagerly pay for them.
But then there’s the flip side. We all know that feeling when an unexpected bill hits—car repairs, house fixes, or that pay stub with all the taxes taken out—and the first thought is, "How much is this going to cost me?" Suddenly, what we’re spending feels like a burden.
As Christians in today's culture, this same mindset often applies to our walk with God. In the church, many of us fall into three camps:
The “How Much Is This Going to Cost Me” Camp: This group approaches their faith with hesitation, always asking what they’ll lose or have to give up.
The “Take My Money” Camp: These are the people who are all in, fully committed to serving, giving, and growing in their faith.
The Middle Ground: This group bounces between seasons of full commitment and seasons of stepping back, unsure of whether they want to be all in.
Sadly, the majority fall into the first camp. Around 60% of churchgoers are hesitant to get involved—whether it’s with ministry, life groups, or financial giving. Only about 15% are fully invested, pouring their hearts, time, and resources into the church and their relationship with God.
But as a church pursuing spiritual maturity, I challenge us to have the "Take my money" mentality—not just financially, but in every aspect of our lives with God. The heart of this attitude is willingness. Willingness to invest in growing our relationship with God, connecting with others, and sharing the message of Jesus. It’s about loving God with all we’ve got and loving others just the same.
A Heart of Giving
Jesus teaches us this very heart posture in Matthew 6. During His Sermon on the Mount, He addressed the issue of giving. At the time, the Pharisees made a public show of their charity, seeking approval and admiration from others. But Jesus flipped the script, saying:
“But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.” (Matthew 6:3-4)
Jesus’ point? Our giving, our prayers, our lives should be about honoring God—not seeking applause or recognition. When we give, we do it to please an audience of One, trusting that our Heavenly Father sees and knows our hearts.
A Heart of Prayer
Jesus also speaks directly about prayer in Matthew 6. In a culture where people prayed to be seen as holy, Jesus said this:
“But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.” (Matthew 6:6)
Prayer isn’t for show—it’s a direct line to our Father. Jesus even gives us a model for prayer, known as the Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13). This prayer teaches us to start by honoring God, asking for His will to be done, requesting daily provision, and seeking forgiveness and guidance.
The key line I want to focus on is: “Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.”
We long for God’s kingdom to come. We want to see His will done in our lives, in our communities, and in our world. But too often, we hit a wall because we’re more focused on “How much is this going to cost me?” rather than fully investing in God’s kingdom.
Faithfulness in Trials
We all face challenges, trials, and suffering. Sometimes, we want to know how things will work out. How will the bills be paid? How will we overcome the storm? But in these moments, God calls us to shift our focus from the how to the Who. It’s in the trials that we learn the most about faithfulness. Just like the Israelites crossing the Jordan River, God will bring us through.
Joshua 3:3-4 shows us that when the Israelites followed the Ark of the Covenant into the unknown, God did the miraculous. He stopped the river’s flow, allowing them to cross on dry land. But Joshua gave them a peculiar instruction—to pick up stones from the riverbed and carry them as a memorial. These stones were to serve as a reminder of God’s faithfulness.
In the same way, when we face trials, we pick up our own “stones”—moments of God’s provision and miracles in our lives. These stones remind us that God is with us and that He will never leave or forsake us.
A Call to Action
So, Church, where are you today? Are you in the “How much is this going to cost me” camp? Or are you ready to say, “Take my money, Lord. Take my time, my energy, my heart. I’m all in.”
Let’s commit to diving fully into our relationship with God, to loving Him with all we’ve got, and in turn, loving others. Let’s be willing to invest in building His kingdom—through our prayers, our service, and our lives.
If you’re not part of a life group, a ministry team, or church-wide prayer, this is your moment. Step in. Grow in your faith. Don’t stay on the sidelines. The Kingdom of God is worth everything, and God will faithfully guide you as you walk with Him.
Let’s be a church that says, “Take my money, Lord. I’m all in!”