Church today

I stayed in bed this morning an extra 45 minutes debating about whether I was going to get up and go to church. I knew I should go to church and I actually really wanted to go but for some reason I had to urge to just stay home and listen to a sermon online. But I finally got up and got ready. I would've been 45 minutes late but I decided to go to Lifepoint which started at 10:45. The sermon was really good. It was about tithes and offerings and how we should be cheerful givers. It was such an encouragement to me. I always tithe and its such a part of my routine that I don't even think twice about it. But, I was challenged today to give a little extra. Go above what I am expected to give and have faith to give a little more.

I used to sponsor a compassion child and I stopped because I felt like I couldn't afford it. I used to donate to to Alpha pregnancy center but I stopped because I thought I need that little bit of money each month for something else. I met a guy this weekend who is interning for Campus Crusades for christ and I wanted to help support him but I didn't because I don't make as much money as some other people. The pastor at church this morning told the story of the woman who put two coins in the offering basket. It may seem like something to be overlooked. If I were to put two pennies in our offering basket people would probably think I was being cheap. But what if those two pennies were all I had? What if I had the faith to give everything I had to God? What if I didn't go out to eat on the weekends and started supporting Campus crusades. What if I cut back on groceries and started donating to Alpha pregnancy center again? What if I took some of my spending money and put it aside just in case I come across someone in need? It may not be alot that I give in comparison to what others could give, but it would be a step out in faith for me.

I often tell people that I want to live my life completely and wholeheartedly for God. That statement is true. I want to live wholeheartedly for God, but it doesn't always happen. I am selfish sometimes. I forget that what I have is not mine. It is a gift my God. The truth is, none of us will ever have it completely perfect, but we can continue to be challenged in areas of our lives. I encourage you to look at your life and find somewhere that you are giving just enough. Maybe its in time or friendship or financially. Whatever it is, just take it to the next level. Give a little more. Step out in faith and see how God will provide and how he will work through you.

Hope you all have a wonderful Sunday :)