Well, I didn't dive after the bag. However, I didn't have the Brad Pitt lens filter like I was promised (oh....you sleep well, TJ. But when you least expect it....). But it was a good start for me. In grabbing my wife's paycheck and putting the number into the calculator, a true, accurate amount on the check would have been $144.75½. I probably should have rounded it up, but man, 75 cents is such a round number that I just dropped that half a penny. I'll be doing plenty of rounding up as I five-the, so I don't think it's a bad thing.
After I calculate the amount, worry hit me fast but I had to leave and get to church to get the media setup. The checkbook was in the car, so I filled out the check on the dash just before I started my car. I shake my head again as I look at my check, ask myself again what was I thinking, and then turn the ignition. My CD player immediately kicks in with the last song it had going, so on pipes up the end of the song "Beginnings" by Chicago, while they are singing "Only the beginning...".
Thanks God - that helped.
Why?
So what is this all about? Well, for many years, I have wanted to honor God with my finances, but have struggled with how to do it. I have always had a reason why I can't this pay period or why we shouldn't give this week. It's really a control thing of mine - fear of something going wrong, being short in the checking account, or any of 100 other reasons.
But I need to be part of the mission. So I have started giving something consistently, and trust that God will bless me for being a joyful giver. This is my journey towards giving 10%.
But I need to be part of the mission. So I have started giving something consistently, and trust that God will bless me for being a joyful giver. This is my journey towards giving 10%.
Sunday, February 17, 2008
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4 comments:
Jeff, you rock!
Great testimony. Thank you for being so willing to share your journey. Having been on this one, I'm so eager to see you Blog all the blessings God is bestowing on your family!
Being a tithing family is an amazing growth and faith builder! Good Luck! It's going to be great!
This is awesome, Jeff!
Jeff,
I appreciated your candor yesterday. I've had a lot of similar thoughts and feelings recently. Please check out my blog
http://halfyourrebate.blogspot.com
and let me know what you think.
John from CCC-Yorkville
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