Proverbs 3:9 Honor the Lord with thy substance, and with the first-fruits of all thine increase: 10 So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.
Therefore, without prying into anyone’s personal finances, individuals and families would have to go through their budgets, and make cuts wherever it is necessary, and warranted. If we are humble enough to ask God, most of us will be surprised to discover, the many things we can actually live without.
[Patriarchs & Prophets pp 128>129] Abraham continued to journey southward, and again his faith was tested. The heavens withheld their rain, the brooks ceased to flow in the valleys, and the grass withered on the plains. The flocks and herds found no pasture, starvation threatened the whole encampment. With earnest prayer he considered how to preserve the life of his people and his flocks, but he would not allow circumstances to shake his faith in God's word.
Proverbs 3:4 So shalt thou find favor and good understanding in the sight of God and man. 5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. 7 Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord, and depart from evil. 8 It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones.
Genesis 12:10 And there was a famine in the land: and Abram went down into Egypt to sojourn there; for the famine was grievous in the land.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!