2.4 Hours (Dez)

This is a daily devotional (4 Sep) from the Upper Room.

I found it very thought provoking and decided to put it up.

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Many people are sticklers about tithing a tenth of their income, but tithing includes more than just our money. Sometimes, when it comes to time, we aren't so generous in giving to the Lord.

A tenth of our day is just under two an a half hours - 2.4 to be exact.

When we think of all the things we already cram into our day, it may seem impossible to give that much time to God. The good news is that our tithe of time doesn't have to be spent all at once. We can give more time on weekends, if necessary. We can do a variety of things as we tithe our time to God each day: study the Bible, pray for others, call someone, send an encouraging e-mail, send a card to brighten someone's day, fix a meal for the sick, visit the housebound, bake cookies for a neighbor, be a mentor to a young person who doesn't have both parents, bring groceries to a needy family, take a depressed friend out for coffee, or listen to a friend unload his problems.

Once these activities becomes habits, we might be surprised to find that a tenth of our day just isn't enough time to serve God.
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Reflections questions:

-read Deuteronomy 14:22-28. In this passage, what is the purpose of the tithe? How are tithes used? How does this passage change or support your understand of tithing?
- Name some ways you already contributed towards "tithing your time."
Did the author's list bring other ways to mind?