2 Corinthians 9:7-8

So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work.
2 Corinthians 9:7-8

I’ve mentioned that when my husband and I were first married, we didn’t have a lot of anything. We lived in a trailer, drove two very used cars, and managed to eek out an existence on the salaries of a teacher and a construction crewman (with college debts to be paid). However, we still tithed each Sunday, knowing that we shouldn’t expect to be blessed if we didn’t give to the Lord our “first fruits.”

Through the years, we remind ourselves of what little we had back then and that we were so blessed in many unexpected ways. We’ve never been in need these past sixteen plus years. God sees us through, as long as we are faithful to Him. So when I write a check each Sunday, I smile and think of those early days, and cheerfully give to God.