There are two helpful books I want to let you know about: Experiencing the Spirit and The Treasure Principle.

Experiencing the Spirit helps followers of Jesus see what is essential for them to have an impact on the world around them? It starts and stops with the power of God’s Spirit working in the life of a disciple. Authors Henry Blackaby and his son Mel Blackaby explore the dynamics of being filled with the Spirit through intimate relationship with Him, committed obedience, and radical departure from sin.

Here’s a summary from the publisher:

The first Christians “turned the world upside down” (Acts 17:6) shaking the gates of hell even in the face of severe persecution. The result: People all around “were filled with wonder and amazement” (Acts 3:10).What can give Christians today the same impact?

Instead of considering what you can do for God with your abilities and talents, you’ll be encouraged here to seek what God wants to do through you supernaturally by His Spirit, empowering you beyond your personal competence and capacities. Release the Holy Spirit’s work at the very core of your experience of the Christian life.

The Treasure Principle was originally released in 2001. I remember hearing author Randy Alcorn’s story on the radio: He’d been unjustly sued, had to resign as a pastor and despite being a bestselling author was forced to make only minimum wage.  He learned a valuable lesson from this experience – that God owns everything - and that He graciously takes care of us and puts resources into our hands so we can have the joy of using temporary materials to invest in the eternal.

The publisher’s summary:

Bestselling author Randy Alcorn introduced readers to a revolution in material freedom and radical generosity with the release of the original The Treasure Principle in 2001. Now the revision to the compact, perennial bestseller includes a provocative new concluding chapter depicting God asking a believer questions about his stewardship over material resources. Readers are moved from the realms of thoughtful Bible exposition into the highly personal arena of everyday life. Because when Jesus told His followers to “lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven,” He intended that they discover an astounding secret: how joyful giving brings God maximum glory and His children maximum pleasure. Discover a joy more precious than gold!

You can purchase both books at Amazon.com