So lets talk about the topic nobody wants to talk about… FINANCES! I think it’s safe to say that most people are tight on money and/or don’t manage it the best.
My Husband and I are experiencing tough times with money. Which is expected because we are dealing with our new life together and the merging of us into one. We are learning new ways and places to pinch pennies haha!
Today in church I was compelled to give half the money in my wallet to the church (the other half was for gas so this was leaving us cashless). My Husband was a little uneasy about it at first but during the service we got an amazing lesson that calmed us.
Our service was about the beginning of Acts 5 and how this couple wasn’t being fully truthful about the money they were giving to the church. They weren’t being punished for not giving all their money to the church but the were punished for lieing about the money they gave to the church.
Anyways the lesson was about tithing not just as a routine but tith because you love and fear God. Love compels us to do great and powerful things. We need to understand that if we are tithing for the right reasons God will return a blessing unto us! God doesn’t want us to be in debt (so don’t think I’m saying go empty your wallet) but he also doesn’t want us worried about material things and become greedy/stingy.
After emptying our wallets at church we came home to $15 waiting for us. Yes, this is not a lot of money but I believe God has blessed us and is continuing to look out for us! More blessings and miracles are on their way:)!
I am by no means a pastor so I hope this was easy to understand haha. God bless you all and just remember do things simply because it’s right and your compelled to it, not because it’s routine!