The Power Of Tithing

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Are you familiar with tithing?

No? Well tithing is an Old Testament term that means giving a portion (usually 10%) of your income to God. In the New Testament tithing is not mentioned anymore. Giving and being generous is what's mentioned a lot instead.

Now let me ask you another question, do you tithe?

Yes? No?

Anyway, do you understand why we need to tithe? Or is it just because it was taught that whenever you go to church you're just supposed to give money you can spare as an offering?

In my previous posts, I mentioned the importance of being thankful for what you requested, even if it's not granted yet. This shows that you believe that what you requested will be granted that's why you're being genuinely thankful for it. Well tithing is a way for you to show your gratitude.

Friends, tithing is a actually a way for us to say thank you or to show gratitude to God for all the blessings He has given us. Whenever we tithe, it's like we are saying thank you to God. This is what we call grateful giving, you're giving because you're grateful for receiving.

Just like in life; it's not enough that we just keep on receiving, we should also give. Yes it feels good to receive, but the feeling is only short-lived. Pretty soon you'd feel miserable, worthless and lonely. Why? Because human beings are naturally generous. We always want to give, especially to our loved ones.

Why do you think a lot of Filipinos are willing to sacrifice being with their families just so they can go abroad and earn big money? It's because they wanted to give the best that they can to their families and loved ones. They feel bad when we can't give them what they want, that's why they are willing to make the sacrifice just so they can give.

Besides, the more generous you are, the more you will be blessed. God gives more blessing to people who are generous. Because He knows that the blessings He gives them, will be used to bless a lot of people as well.

So if you want to be receive more blessing from God, then you tithe. Show how grateful you are for all the blessings and God will give you more.

Always Be Thankful

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Do you have a lot to be thankful for in your life?

No? Maybe you're not looking hard enough. Try again.

Still no? Well how about being thankful for something that has not happened yet but you want it to happen?

In my last post I mentioned the importance of believing that what you want to happen will already happen. If you want to succeed in the business that you plan to establish, then believe and act as if you're successful already.

The best way to show your belief is by being thankful for what you asked for. Saying thank you as if what you asked for was already delivered to you. By being grateful, you add emotion to your belief that what you want will happen.

Showing genuine gratitude enforces your belief because by being thankful you are already believing that what you asked for will happen. It's like you're expecting it already so you are saying thanks in advance. To genuinely feel gratitude for something that isn't there or hasn't happened yet, you have to reenact the feeling of receiving it or getting what you want.

Every time I pray to God, I'm always asking for a successful day in terms of sale for the business that I just started. Recently, instead of asking, I now say thank you for the successful day my business will experience tomorrow. And so far, my business has experiencing success in its daily operation.

To achieve what you want, remember to always be grateful. Even if what you asked for is not there yet, still say thank you. Because by showing gratitude, you are believing that what you want will happen. You're believing that you are now working your way towards achieving it.