Place God First in Budgeting and Spending - Day 14

September 8, 2012

"...all shall give as they are able, according to the blessing of the Lord your God that he has given you."  Deuteronomy 16:17

There are times in our lives when we face a monetary crunch in our household budgets, and we wonder if there will be any "money left at the end of the month".  These are times when we seem to put our giving to God at the end of the list rather than at the top.  Speaking from experience (we didn't always put God first) but ALL the times that our budget reflected the first "payment" to The Lord, we had enough money to pay all the bills.  Money didn't seem to be less plentiful...it seemed to be just right or even a little more was available.  Can't explain it!  There just seemed to be enough and the feeling of giving to God first not only felt right, it felt food.  After all, we are taught that it is all His anyway...he only wants 10% back.

So, make God's check the first one that you pay.  Allow yourself the "first step of faith" into a life of putting God first in all you do.  It is very rewarding.  And once you get to the 10% mark, try to give even more!

Dear God, thank you for my gifts in the money and wealth you provide for me.  It is with great joy that I give to you so these blessings may be used in service to you, Lord.  Amen.

Author:  Bill Nasworthy