Day 1 of 30 day Time Tithe

Ok so I officially started the 30 day time tithe yesterday... and decided today to keep a blog to share my journey as I go. If you want to know more about the 30 day time tithe you can view the event on facebook here. I hope this also helps keep me accountable, so here goes...I hope you enjoy, learn and maybe even laugh a little along the way with me!

So I was trying to figure out where and how I was going to do this time tithe. The kids were starting to work my nerves. I was becoming frustrated that I couldn't get any quiet time. I normally would have voiced my frustration loudly and given up but I decided instead of doing that, to go to my little office area. I grabbed my bible and turned on the praise and wow did it work great! My favorite way to get the praise flowing is to go to youtube. I love it! It's like my own personal radio and only I control what I hear! I am always open to new praise songs so if you have any suggestions, please feel free to either leave them in a comment or message me on facebook.

The reading started off a little rocky. I kept flipping around from new to old and back to new testament. Then as I praised more actively, the reading became easier, and it was sinking in. I became so relaxed and happy I had tears welling up in my eyes. I just love how we can't out give God. We give him just a little bit and He shows up and gives us even MORE! 

I have been struggling to stick with any kind of routine like this. I can expect my kids to stick to a routine but yet I completely fail at it?? There's something outta whack there. So that's something I was praying for God to change in me. I just started talking (ok it was more like whispering, because by that time everyone was in bed).  I just put it out there and asked for help to change. What happened next really caught me by surprise. I was praising with my arms in the air, looking up to heaven, (I don't remember if I had my eyes closed or open) but then I saw a quick glimpse of myself in the future only I was different. I was changed! It's really hard to explain in words, but I knew it my heart that it was me, on a routine, gone deeper and more into Jesus! 

I know that not everyone will experience but it is my prayer that you, the one reading this blog, will either come to know Jesus or go with me deeper into the faith, love and happiness that Jesus has for us! All we have to do is show up! 

Jesus I pray for the people reading this blog. That you will use this new format for Your glory and reach those who need to be reached. I pray for those reading this that do know You, to grow deeper and become more passionate for and in You! In Jesus' name. Amen!

Peace, Love & Blessings to you!
Nikki