“‘Yes,’ Adam admitted, ‘but it was the woman You gave me who brought me the fruit, and I ate it.’ Then the Lord God asked the woman, ‘How could you do such a thing?’ ‘The serpent tricked me,’ she replied. ‘That’s why I ate it.’”
Genesis 3:12-13 (NLT)

FEBRUARY 24 - Enclosed in glass, the illustrious sign stated, “The Buck Stops Here.” Many of you are no doubt aware that plaque sat humbly on President Harry S. Truman’s desk in the White House. The motto boldly implies that I alone take sole responsibility for my life, refusing to blame anyone, or anything, for my present state of being.

The Israelite kings held several crucial responsibilities: commander of the army, supreme judge, absolute master, and imposer of taxes. Some kings blamed others for their rebellion, as in the case of Israel’s first king, Saul. King David accepted complete responsibility for his sin, becoming one of the greatest kings ever.

Nevertheless, it all began in the garden; a victim mentality ruthlessly befell humanity. To this day, that mentality afflicts mankind. People believe they are not accountable for their own failure. They blame dysfunctional parents, overwhelming circumstances, insensitive teachers, and anyone else who had a particular role in their life. This conveniently removes the guilt of unfulfilled responsibilities from them.

Winning in life is not hard. Doing it God’s way may take longer than we prefer, but it is the safest route. God gave men the power to choose their thoughts. Therefore, we cannot fail without our consent, and we cannot succeed without our participation. We must use the seed in our own hand. Success is not an accident, but neither is failure. Follow the example of King David and stop blaming others. Make the decision today by saying, “The Buck Stops Here.”

Daily Confession

Father, I thank You that You cannot be mocked. Whatever I sow is what I reap. I thank You for giving me the power to create my future with my seed.

Day 24: Audio Confession

Family Scripture Reading

2 Corinthians 3

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Excellence In Seed, Time, And Harvest -Book

Perhaps you’ve sat in church and heard the minister say, “You just can’t outgive God!” Then you looked at your checkbook balance and wondered, “Can I really trust God to take care of all the bills I have to pay, if I give what is in my heart to give?”

Or maybe you heard about someone getting blessed with an unexpected check in the mail. You were happy for that person, but a nagging question kept eating away at you on the inside: “Lord, when is a breakthrough going to happen for me?”

If these scenes sound familiar, this book is for you. Author Robb Thompson wants to show you how to use the power of the seed to break out of the socioeconomic box in which you’ve been trapped for so long. Dr. Thompson shares scriptural principles of excellence designed to help you create a bright future of abundance and prosperity — as you purpose to make giving your new way of life!

Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
1 God’s Will for our Finances
2 The Power of the Seed
3 Your Giving Determines your Future
4 Scriptural Principles for Prosperity
Confession of Faith for an Excellent Giver

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