You know how things snowball and get tight sometimes? Always around the holidays! That has happened to us. Few bills here, a needed new roof there, our school's auction this week, a minivan door that needs work, a shower door that won't close, a Capitol Campaign kick off at church that we want to be heavily involved in, and of course, Christmas right around the corner. When my check was direct-deposited in the wee hours of Friday morning, I fought with myself! It was tempting, just a tad, to use the 10% off the top, pre-taxes, and use for other things. Oh yeah, I had the little debate in my head! But, we can't turn our backs on years of watching God provide in crazy ways. We trust, we believe, we have seen, and we know, without a doubt, that God blesses when we give to Him first. Period. End of story. Not out of a dread or duty, but out of love and thankfulness. In fact, many many years ago, we didn't have money to pay our electric bill. We got paid and made a choice, do we tithe or pay our electric bill that was due? It didn't make sense on paper. But, we obeyed and tithed. A surprise envelope came in the mail the next day, a surprise "gift" that was the exact amount we needed to pay our electric bill. So, yesterday, we tithed with grateful and expectant hearts. No, I don't look for a check in the mail to magically cover all expenses. Heck, sometimes, God wants us to re-evaluate how we are living and blowing our money-make better choices and be better stewards. It will be fun and exciting to see what happens!
"tithing is what brings the blessing on the balance of our finances. Tithing is what causes God to rebuke the devourer and open the windows of heaven. It is the foundation on which our giving is built." Robert Morris
He has told you, O man, what is good; And what does the LORD require of you But to do justice, to love kindness, And to walk humbly with your God? Micah 6:8
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