I want to talk about tithing (thread)

I grew up with a strict Black Christian mother okay! lol! I grew up in the church, but have since moved more towards a spiritual connection with God as opposed to a religious one and feel so much freer

tithing was very much instilled into me from childhood. if my mom gave me $5 for putting dishes in the dishwasher, it was expected that I give 50¢ to the tithe bucket that upcoming Sunday. period.

as an adult, tithing just felt...like a bill. like I was giving to a void. I knew I had to do it, but I never knew why I was giving to a building. a corporation basically. because it had amassed great success from my childhood to adulthood.

I kept tithing and asking God why I was still so financially insufficient and struggling. I’ve been doing this since I was kid Jesus! why haven’t I reaped what I’ve sown?! like He’s see my giving heart right?

until I started straying away from the idea that tithe has to be given to a damn building zxvkqsks!

I began giving to actual people directly. I felt guilty for neglecting the church at first, but felt more satisfaction in being able to help people and knowing that I’m sowing into people’s lives.

Tithe began to feel so much more exciting and emotional! It wasn’t a bill anymore. I was getting lengthy messages from people thanking me that I helped with groceries, helped them compete a payment, helped them eat that day.

I love to give and it feels so good to give in the way in which I want to now. and because of that I feel so abundant and highly BLESSED! I feel like my giving has purpose and impact. baby i love opening my purse okay! lol!

i’m a firm beliver that you will reap what you sow. and changing my perspective and approach to tithing has made the best difference in the abundance of my life and I am very grateful for the amounts I’ve been able to give to help others.

tithe is what you want it to be!