Daily Delight
When I first got saved, I was joyfully tithing to the church without a problem. It was not a chore or something I had to think twice about at the time. However, as time progressed and my walk with the Lord became challenging, I started to constantly struggle with it.There were times I was not contributing my full tithe and would tell myself that an offering was fine; that it wasn’t a big deal. I made myself believe it was okay to not tithe or give my full contribution as long as I was “giving something” in the offering bucket. I told myself that God knew my heart so He knew I could not afford to tithe, but really the truth was I irresponsible with my finances and my spending. I was not bearing any fruit, lacked faith, and needed constant reassurance that my needs would be met. This ongoing battle felt like a serious game of tug-of-war. I was afraid to let go completely, not knowing how the bills would get paid or how to manage my finances properly.The Lord posed a question to me during this season that changed everything: “If you cannot be faithful in tithing, how can you be faithful in fulfilling My will?”God does not give us visions and dreams based on our budget or how much we make. His visions and dreams are to stretch us and grow us. Tithing is a form of worship, trust, good stewardship, and faithfulness. The Lord meets us where we are at. He knows our struggles, financial burdens, and situations. He will provide all of our needs and so much more beyond our expectations.“Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,' says the Lord Almighty, 'and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it.'” -Malachi 3:10 (NIV)
About the Author
Victoria Panuco
Victoria is a 25-year-old aspiring Speech Pathologist and works with special needs individuals. She loves making a difference and helping others achieve their goals. She is passionate about Jesus and writing. She hopes to impact, serve, and lead the next generation of young women through her writing. Victoria desires to start a non-profit organization providing resources, training, and support for adults and families with special needs