God can do more with 90% than I can with 100%. This is one of those concepts that I seem to hear on repeat. So much so that I started to tune it out. Giving has been a part of life for as long as I can remember. It’s just something you do. However, the concept takes on a whole new meaning when you’re broke. Being faithful in the little things, aka when you have little, is where it really counts.
I found myself second guessing, “OK, what do I need to give? If I resell something does that count as income? What if someone gives me a monetary gift, do I need to tithe on that?” I finally decided the answer is yes, always yes. TRUST! God provides but He wants our heart first. I haven’t been this hypersensitive to the provision of God since college. This month I received my first tip with my new job. (I didn’t even know that was a thing.) Found 11 cents in a parking lot. Went bowling and rather than paying, I came back with $20. I made chili for an event and won $10. While digging in my wallet for the extra $1 I had stashed, I found $21 hiding there. God has been bringing money out of the woodwork.
(As I hit submit on this post I’m happy to say all bills are paid on 90%. Only God.)
And they brought in abundantly the tithe of everything. 2 Chr 31:5 ESV
Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Cor 9:7 ESV