Our Philosophy | Our Inspiration: George Müeller | 2 Corinthians 9: 6-15 | How You Can Give | Benefits
Freedom Farm’s Philosophy on Giving
We believe in prayer, cheerful giving, and abundant provision.
Our inspiration for our philosophy of provision and giving is two-fold: first, the extraordinary example of the life of German pastor, evangelist and philanthropist George Müeller, and second, our favorite Scripture passage on cheerful giving and abundant provision.
George Müeller’s secret of believing prayer
Our philosophy of cheerful giving and abundant provision is inspired by the exemplary model of believing prayer found in the life of George Müeller, a German pastor, evangelist and philanthropist who lived and ministered in Britain for approximately 70 years during the 1800s. Read more about George Müeller here.
Promises of Abundant Provision
God loves a cheerful giver
We are inspired by our favorite passage of Scripture regarding cheerful giving, which comes from 2 Corinthians 9: 6-15:
“Now this I say, “he who sows sparingly shall also reap sparingly; and he who sows bountifully shall also reap bountifully. Let each one do just as he has purposed in his heart; not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound to you, that always having all sufficiency in everything, you may have abundance for every good deed; as it is written:
…HE THAT SCATTERS ABROAD, HE GAVE TO THE POOR, HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS ABIDES FOREVER
Now He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food, will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness; you will be enriched in everything for all liberality, which through us is producing thanksgiving to God. For the ministry of this service is not only fully supplying the needs of the saints, but is also overflowing through many thanksgivings to God.” (NASB)
We absolutely love the lavish language of provision in this passage: “reap bountifully ... able to make all grace abound ... all sufficiency in everything ... abundance for every good deed ... He gave to the poor ... He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for eating ... will supply and multiply ... increase the harvest ... enriched in everything ... for all liberality ... fully supplying the needs ... overflowing in many thanksgivings ... “
Astonishing words! Such powerful promises of rich generosity and provision could only come from the willing heart of a loving Father God completely capable and eager to provide for every single need through the people whose hearts He touches to give. The Bible has many other such promises of His faithful provision, but we think the ‘over the top’ promises of this passage perfectly express His kind and faithful Father's heart.
How You Can Give
If you desire to support something we are doing on the farm, whether therapeutic or HeartSkills programs, support for the therapeutic equine herd or other animals, development of the land, building projects, etc., please ask whatever questions you wish about your area of interest, then give as you would like. If you wish to give an in-kind gift or donation (material goods, tools, equipment, skills or services, etc), we will be happy to help you determine what would be most beneficial for the farm’s needs at that time.
SPONSORSHIPS: This year we are offering the opportunity to give in a unique way - to sponsor a woman or her children in a Freedom Farm program. Sometimes those who seek our services cannot afford them, even though we try to make the programs as affordable as possible. We never want to turn anyone away. If you are interested in sponsoring a woman or child to receive services at Freedom Farm to help them heal and grow, please contact us through the Contact page to inquire or click the Donate button on any page to give through PayPal. Indicate your desire to sponsor, provide your contact information, and we can work out the details with you. Thank you!
Toward freedom,
Julie and Dave Eickenroth
and the Freedom Farm board