For me, the major barriers to giving has been financial anxiety-- fear that if I gave money away, I would not have enough for myself. Even though I have been a Christian for over 20 years, it's only been in the last couple years that I began to tithe. Only last year, did I began to give beyond the tithe. Last year was an exceptionally difficult financial year. Towards the end of the year, an unexpected expense of $5-600 per month rose but because I had already committed to giving to charity, I decided to continue what I was doing. I decide to view it as an opportunity for God to demonstrate His provision.
I didn't get in debt. I paid all my bills. I didn't go hungry. I experienced peace about my finances even though I was in a precarious position. I began to learn what it meant to give joyfully. I experienced greater intimacy with God. I began to feel His Presence more strongly. I could feel that His delight in me was stronger than it was before.
Continuing to give through financial stress allowed me to experience the reality that God is indeed faithful. My financial situation still isn't that great but I no longer worry about money. Why wouldn't God take care of me? I'm making His Kingdom my first priority!
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