My husband and I have been married now for almost 7 years, when we got married we knew things would not be easy. He was in school full time and I was working, bringing home a woppin $1,200.00 dollars a month. When we got married, his dad asked us for our account number. Well that's weird, why would we give our account number to him so he could pass it on to a friend of his. Anyways we did it. We were blessed with our wedding to receive enough money that we could furnish our little apartment. With a couch, and TV, and some appliances. Months later we were hit with a decision to make. Pay tithing or the bills, although I payed my tithing out of obedience I did not have a testimony of it until this day. It was a Sunday, we payed our tithing and as much as it hurt to see that money go. We knew it was the right thing to do. That same day we noticed that a mysterious $2,000.00 was deposited in our account. We don't know exactly who have it to us as a very late wedding gift, but no doubt it was a blessing. Not only it helped us through our financial deal, but it built my testimony for the law of tithing.
Another time, was just a couple weeks ago. When a friend noticed that I was not at church, and called me to tell me that she would be bringing me dinner. I have not been able to cook, without gagging lately, and I had just had a major breakdown in front of the kids. Complaining that I am away from my family, and I have no help with the kids. And All I wanted to do was go to MY MOM's house. I am sure she thought it was a small act of kindness, but she did the greatest thing that anyone could have done for me. Thanks Meag.!
Now keep it going... if you have a story of gratitude, post it so we can see it.
Your testimony on tithing gave me the goosebumps! Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteWonderful things to be thankful for. The day I was deciding between tithing and bills, I held my pen above the check and tried to talk myself out of tithing. Told myself I thought I'd already paid that month, etc. I finally stopped being an idiot and wrote out the check~all $90 that would have been grocery money, as my husband was only working part time and swing shifts a 2 hour commute every day. A couple hours later, received a call from my husband. He'd just met with a man in our ward for lunch who offered him a full time job, giving him credit toward his degree, and double the pay he'd been earning. Mm hmm. That's right. The power of God is greater than we'll ever know.
ReplyDeleteThat is an awesome story! I'm so glad you shared and linked up!
ReplyDeleteThanks girl! You're awesome!
such great stories! I'm so glad you wrote them;)
ReplyDeleteOne of the greatest blessings that I have been thankful for since being away from family is for friends who have become my family. I've had friends who have come to my aid even when family wouldn't to having new friends take me under their wings when we've moved somewhere new and I didn't know a soul. "What greater gift doth thou bestow, what greater goodness can we know, than Christlike friends whose gentle ways, strengthen our faith, enrich our days."
ReplyDeleteyou are so welcome! I think tithing is such an interesting law/commandment. It is one of the few where the Lord says "prove Me" and it seems like He always comes through on that promise. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your kind comment about my picture, it means a lot coming from you!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this story. It's so amazing how the Lord blesses us.
You are fantastic.