Giving

2 Corinthians 9:6 Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. 7 Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

This is my avenue of confession. Mike and I fell off the tithing wagon some time ago. We have given, just sporadically, and not the way we normally do. I would say too, that we have been giving less than we normally do.

Christmastime is a bad time for trying to get back into giving money or making a budget. I am not usually a huge shopper, but this year I am having a lot of fun thinking of things for people or running into things that I think they would like. Not to mention I have done a little shopping for myself, which is rather unusual.

But I also still know that the Lord wants my firstfruits. And I am recommitting to giving that to Him. I have this feeling that once I get back in line doing what I know is right for the Lord, that I will see more fruits in my life... More joy, more peace, less complaining, less seeing any kind of lack in my life.

When I give away my money, I want to also give away any ways in which I feel I want something someone else has. I already have SO much. And I know I can trust the Lord with the desires of my heart. He will provide what is right for me and my family... And that plan will be able to play out just right when I am starting out in obedience to His Word.