Today, I'm privileged to share with you the Lead Pastor at Wellspring Church, Wesley Zinn, and his incredible perspective on "living in heaven's flow" of generosity in his new book, I Got This:Living in the Flow of God's Kingdom Economy.
Psst: Wesley is so generous...he's giving away a signed copy of his new book, I Got This, right here on my blog, today! Encourage Wes with a comment and share this interview on Facebook and/or Twitter and we'll pick a random winner at the end of the day. Easy-peasey!
Now, here's Wesley:
What inspired you to write this book?
The
inspiration for writing this book has come from my audiences. When I have
spoken on giving and generosity, people have requested more teaching and an
opportunity to go deeper into the topic. I trust this book will give my readers
the opportunity to do just that.
How
do you define God’s Kingdom Economy and how does it differ from the world’s
economy?Jesus
teaches to pray, "may your kingdom come." With God’s kingdom comes a
unique economy as well. This world economy is centered on how much we can
get and hold onto. We often think that God's economy is about how much we
can give away. Yet, my perspective is that God's economy is more completely
understood as a flow. When we measure how much we have or how much we can
give, we are still at the center. When we allow ourselves to be a
channel of heaven's flow, we remove ourselves from the center of the equation
and open the storehouses of the Lord.
Why
don’t Christians experience real financial freedom?
Christians
often struggle with financial freedom because we don't consider money a
spiritual matter. We feel we have to manage it out of our own ability and
strength. In addition, when we try to apply biblical principles we often
attempt to layer on top of the world. God's financial principles must be
applied within his economy.
How
can our generosity lead to financial freedom?
Generosity
is an expression of concern for others, which is God's heart too. When we are
generous we align ourselves with God heart. This opens a flow of his
resources to us and through us. The alternative is to cling to what we have,
which is a concern for ourselves. God invites us to trust him to provide for us
and to align our heart with his to care for others.
What
is one thing Christians can do immediately to make a chance in their financial
situation?Keep our eyes on our Provider (God) and off our circumstances. Our circumstances may tell us to worry, but our Provider is more than capable of accomplishing His desire to provide for his children, whom he loves.
Where can readers purchase your book?
Readers
can visit my website, http://wesleyzinn.comwhich offers links to all the major providers, both paperback copies and
various e-books.
What is up next
for you?The
next biggest thing is the official book launch on Saturday, May 17th at the conference called: Living in theFlow of God's Kingdom Economy.
I
am also considering writing a book which will apply these same principles of
heaven's flow to all areas of life. The principles are universal and not
limited to finances, and the available freedom awaits us.
I
encourage everyone to enjoy the flow!
Remember to leave a comment below, share on FB and Twitter for an opportunity to win a free signed copy of I Got This!
Following a
successful business career, Wesley Zinn joined the pastoral staff of Wellspring
Church in Berlin, CT where he presently serves as Lead Pastor. His vision is to
equip and release the church and individuals to take hold of the fullness of
life and the destiny that God intends. Wesley has taught on the topics of
generosity and giving in numerous churches and in many settings both stateside
and abroad. He and his wife, Pam, carry a special grace for understanding and
living in God’s kingdom economy.
Thanks Dawn for sharing about my book. Galatians 5:1 says, "it is for freedom that Christ has set us free." I'm convinced freedom can replace our stress, even in the area of finances,.regardless of our circumstances. My hope is for everyone to experience the Lord's freedom. Wesley Zinn
ReplyDeleteI'm honored to share your book and inspired perspective. It has indeed changed my life and created freedom in giving. Blessings as God increases your territory.
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