Farming is hard work. Pay days for a farmer are seasonal. Any way you slice it, you end up with erratic income and fixed monthly expenses. It’s not always easy.

I confess that over the years I have been stingy at times. I’ve not given back to God first so I would be certain of having what I needed for my kids’ Christmas gifts, school supplies, and the other little extras that come with having a large family. You know what? Those times were ALWAYS more stressful emotionally, spiritually, and financially than when I gave first.

So one day I decided I was going to try tithing without fail. I figured if I trusted and believed God’s promise of eternal life through Jesus (which I do), then I would trust Him on this, too.

Since then, I have given over and above my tithe and NEVER have I been lacking. Not once. God has blessed abundantly! In fact, I’ve had less financial stress than I ever had trying to do it my way.

Go ahead. Test God and see what He will do. Partner with Him in your finances. As He says, return a tenth of His blessings to Him. Then claim the blessings He promises.