Sunday, December 20, 2009
@ 1:23 AM
Okay, truth is, i just got my pay and bonus. This is the hard part. Building fund. 1.5x of my salary. It isn't alot compared to many people in my cg. but 3225 bucks is really hard to part. I could have use the money for a wonderful holiday, buy myself the things i need, save up for rainy days, give my parents more money etc etc. But for church building fund?! Its really alot. And i can totally understand how the rich struggle with themselves. Am i making sense here?
The Widow's Offering
41Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. 42But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a fraction of a penny.
43Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, "I tell you the truth, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others. 44They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything—all she had to live on."God kinda reminded me about this passage. When i give, im giving unto God. No matter how my family despises the thought of giving to the church, how they condemn me, its ultimately me giving to you, not them. So, even though giving may hurt, i know that wad i give, is nothing compared to what you have already blessed me. And besides, money can be earned back. That's the greatest encouragement. :)
True giving hurts.
elise
