As a retiree I had to make a decision on finances when concurrent with the new drug prescription plan, changes were made in my medicare supplement plan that have increased our out-of-pocket costs by about $2000 a year.
We looked at all of our expenses, including our monthly contribution for church and decided that we had to make a change. After some prayer, instead of decreasing our giving, we increased it. "All I have needed Thy hand hath provided. Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord unto me". Since then we have been blessed, not just materially, but spiritually as well.
Thanks for the inspiring note! I can personally testify that most of my blessings coming from tithing has been spiritual. They have fortified my capacity to deal with the adversities that spring up from time to time. From what I gather from your response, I am preaching to the choir. ;^)
Thank you for sharing that. What a great example of faith. I have also enjoyed God's blessings each time I have chosen to give and to trust that he knows what is best for me. I sometimes struggle with putting my life completely in God's hands. I don't know why because each time I do, he always comes through for me. Your story helps me to remember this.