Giving of our first fruits is often difficult!

First fruits of time, talent, and treasure. What are first fruits? Giving of what we have before we start divvying it up to give and/or spend in other ways. If we get 24 hours in a day, how much of that time will be spend with God?

We're called if we think about tithing to give 10% of what we have to God. Are we willing to give 144 minutes per day to God. Then we can subtract out however much time we need for sleeping and work/school. Whatever is left is ours. Maybe 10% seems a bit much, so even just giving 1% means giving God 14 minutes each day. Do you give God 1% of your time every day?

What about giving our talents. We may have many gifts and talents, which are given to us to use to glorify God. How can we give of those talents to the building of God's kingdom? We should somehow return gratefully what we have to God.

Lastly, our treasure. Check out this video  and think about what you need versus what you want...

Having an Attitude of Gratitude

How often does someone ask you "How are you?" and you answer "Fine" even when you aren't fine? What if instead of always answering, "fine" or "good" we always answered "blessed!" No matter what time of day, how lousy you're feeling, or how happy you might be-"blessed" is always a true response about how you are!

I listened to a lecture recently about Stewardship from the Diocese of Witchita and this was one of the ideals that were focused upon. We must be thankful recipients of the gifts God has given us. We also must remember to share our thanks and those gifts with others. 

We are all gifted and talented in a way that God designed for us.  Proudly share the gifts and talents God has given you! Since we're not supposed to be just like anyone else, you have to celebrate what makes you gifted and talented in a different way than your neighbors. Then we can all share with one another to glorify God.