Last night, during our conversation with the neighbor, I was deeply inspired by how she tithes. Tithing is something new to me, but it’s been on my mind for a while.

Before becoming a Christian, I never really considered anything related to tithing. Growing up, money held a high value in my life, and feeling financially tight only made me treasure it more.

There’s still a part of me that feels unready to fully embrace this practice, but I’ve realized that part of me may never feel ready. It’s the act of doing it that brings readiness. So today, I started small. I set up a regular donation to my friend Anna, who is a missionary in Haiti, and it felt good.

In my heart, I know that the more you give with sincerity, the more you receive, which is the opposite of what our minds often tell us—that giving means having less.

Lord, You have given me everything—my life, my body, and this beautiful earth where I can meet people and experience love. There is nothing I possess that isn’t Yours. I want to give as freely as Your love flows, without condition. Like many, I once felt enslaved to money, but I no longer serve that master. You are my only Master, the One who frees me from earthly fear and the mindset of scarcity. Let this small step be a reflection of my humble heart, preparing and willing to do more with the heart of Christ that You have given me.

Life has become so much easier and smoother as I focus on following You as my first priority. I’ve come to truly like my days.