It has been a few days since my last blog. We have started 21 days of Prayer and Fasting and it has taken more out of me than I thought it would. Spiritually I am doing wonderful, but physcially it has been a little bit of a challenge.

This morning I wanted to challenge every Christ Follower in their finances. I believe God is calling His Church to be more generous with their time, talent and yes even their finances. I am living in a city that has been decimated by the Recession. People have lost their jobs and homes. Many of our homes our worth less than what we owe on them. So many people have lost so much money.

However in the midst of the chaos and confusion God is still shining through His people. Many of us have chosen to do what Jesus said "Store up for yourselves treasures in heaven..." Jesus is letting us know that Eternal Treasures should be the priority in all of our lives. We should be giving to God's Kingdom to expand it here on the earth and to store up for ourselves treasures in heaven.

Jesus was letting us know that what we do for Him and His Kingdom will never go down in value, be stolen or go out of style. It is the only investment that will always go up and have an eternal impact.

Questions for all of us? What are you going to do for the Kingdom of God? How much are you willing to sacrifice for the Lord? I still believe all of us can do more and I pray the Lord leads and guides you to do more for Him.

For me and my family we are not only tithing but giving more to the Kingdom. We want to see more people impacted and changed by Jesus Christ. I hope this is all of our hearts as we Seek God's Kingdom First.

Life of a Pastor,

Benny Perez