Tithing.

tithe /taɪð/ verb, tithed, tith·ing.
–noun
1. Sometimes, tithes. the tenth part of agricultural produce or personal income set apart as an offering to God or for works of mercy, or the same amount regarded as an obligation or tax for the support of the church, priesthood, or the like.

I have been thinking about giving tithes lately. It has been mentioned a couple differant time in differant unrelated place over the last month or so. Tithing is giving an offering of about 10% of everything you make. That is a pretty substantial offering. Especially since when I was young it was customary to give $1 a week. Now I am talking about giving... well a lot more.

My apprehension has to do with the faith required to give so much. Everyone says that God will provide and has never made them miss a bill since they have been tithing. Well that may be true, but I am used to relying on myself! If I tithe I will have to rely on God. But then... isn't that the point.

Last night I sent my mother an email to get her opinion on the issue. As far as I know she doesn't tithe. Everyone who has talked about it or that has told me that God provides for them does tithe. Anyway I sent her this email. Then I woke up this morning feeling very groggy. I decided instead of getting ready for the day that I would read today's Bible passage. I'm still in Genesis and am reading about Abraham and Sarah. The passage is talking about God's timeless promise to Abraham, that he would have as many decendants as there are stars. Then my Bible suggests I read Phlippians 4:19 as another example of a timeless promise from God. So I go and it says, "And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus."

Holy Moly! That says exactly what I needed to hear. God will take care of me, always. I just need to trust him enough to let him work in me.

Tithes. It's time to start giving and know that God will provide for me. I just hope he provides enough for Spain too.