2010-07-22

Today’s Verse:
"But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a fraction of a penny. Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, "I tell you the truth, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others. " - Mark 12:42-43

Prayer for Today :

Heavenly Father,

Defintion of tithing is a tenth part of our annual income contributed voluntarily or due as a tax, especially for the support of the clergy or church. Some people may say "The church is already so rich, why do we still have to tithe?" Then they may choose give tithing at the end of the month, depending on what's left in their pockets. Others may look at the number of copper coins they have in their pockets and say "I am poor, Lord, I only have several copper coins left for this month and perhaps You would look upon the richer people's contribution more...and spare me from my obligations."

But, Father from Your teachings stated that we should tithe to honor the Lord with the first fruits of our increase. Therefore, we should tithe as soon as we get our salary or any kind of cash income.

Heavely Father, tithing is a test for us, a test to see if we honour and care about Your commands In Your teachings, like the widow, You valued her offerings so much more because You look to her heart but not in the money terms. Moreover, it is written "Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this, and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it.
(Malachi 3:9-11).

Father, You love us always, UNCONDITIONALLY, we praise You, we love You. Tithing is a way to show our love to You. Let us learn to follow Your commands and show our love and care to those less fortunate, that You also love and cherish, through our church offerings.

In Jesus’ Name we pray, Amen.