It all comes down to trusting God

As I work on the parish capital campaign, I am aware of the lack of tithing that occurs with every church. Many people find it hard to make time or give of their treasure, especially during tough times. They think that if they just had a little more, they could do a little more. I have fallen into that camp at times in the past.

Today, I was telling my children that it can't be that way. You have to trust that God will provide for you if you trust Him. That type of trust takes action. Showing God that you trust in His protection by ensuring that you give from your "first fruits" is hard, but it always brings rewards. God fives us the opportunity to show that trust, which in turn give Him the opportunity to show His love through His gifts.

If My kids can learn that trusting God reduces stress and bring about that which you truly need, then my parenting will have paid off. If we adults could learn that same fact, God's work would be moving through the world at a much faster pace.

I have to model this behavior. So, for this campaign, I am going to make a donation that I may not be able to afford (in my thinking). However, I believe that through that trust in God, my family will be rewarded with gifts that I can not imagine. It's not a matter of expecting it in return. It's a matter of believing it and trusting that God will take care of me and my family.