It happened again.

When finances are tight, I go into 'hoarding' mode-- scrap and save every penny, stop doing anything fun, pick up extra jobs -- and stop giving. Financial lock-down.

Yes, I'm aware of these words in Luke, "Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full--pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back." I know those words but do I believe them? Not often -- especially at times when my cup isn't exactly overflowing with gold and silver.

With my recent job transitions, I of course as normal went into hoarding mode, but this time for some odd reason determined to give away a portion of what I earn -- even though it seemed ridiculous to do so. Not wait until I'm richer to give but to give now when things are a bit tight. Trust me, lest you think I'm bragging - this isn't my normal and honestly it goes against everything in me to give when I feel I don't have enough. But something about Prov. 3:9 struck me hard last month and I felt compelled to commit to this, no matter my current state of affairs. So, against my will, I did.

So should I be surprised when this arrived in my mail today? How random! (or not...). Thank you whomever you are. You just made God's word stand even more true.