Testify: Merlie Springsteen
According to the Word of God, her will prosper His children who place Him first… Deuteronomy 8:18 says, “But remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your forefathers, as it is today.” Here is an inspiring video on the 700 Club. It should move youas it did me…
Transcript of 700 Club Interview:
Merlie Springsteen of Rawlins, Wyoming, has achieved more in a few short years that many people do in a lifetime. But when Merlie first moved to Wyoming as a single mother, the future didn’t look so bright.
“It’s hard at first,” she says. “But I have to do what I have to do to support my kids. That’s what I did. I got a job as a cashier, making minimum wage. I think minimum wage at that time was only $5.25 an hour.”
Even though her income was small, Merlie tithed faithfully.
“I was taught when I was a child to give ten percent to God, and that’s it. I’ve been practicing that ever since I was a kid.”
Merlie worked her way up to accounting manager and bought a house for her family. A year later, she refinanced and bought a larger home better suited for her kids’ needs. Their first home became a rental. Through it all, she didn’t waver in her giving.
“As my income increases, of course, my giving is increasing too.”
Over the next eight years, Merlie bought more residential and commercial properties.
“The more I give, you know, the Lord kept on increasing. There’s always a good property. Some people even come to me, ‘Can you buy my property?’ And it’s a good buy.”
In 2005, Merlie decided to become a CBN partner at the basic level, giving $20 a month.
“Then the next month I said, ‘I wanna increase it, because $20 is just little to me.’”
Merlie increased her giving to $40 a month.
“As her rental business grew, she continued to increase her pledge. Just two years after becoming a CBN partner, Merlie began giving $10,000 a year.
“I know God gives us the power to get wealth, so I know God is always on my side. Whatever I do, I always prosper. I think that’s the power of giving.”
Merlie now manages 60 rental properties and three businesses. She says her success is no accident.
“I know for sure it’s God who give me the ability. Sometimes He give you the simple idea what to do. I want to be a blessing to others, and for me to be a blessing, I have to be blessed. I write the tithe first; I give it first, and He supplies all my needs. I think I find favor with God.”
