Being Generous to God

Today at service, i decided to just be generous to God in giving to Him through the service offering, as i realized i had been shrinking back for some weeks (as budget was tighter with other givings to give -more tithe to deduct, expenses to bear, and in view of economic downturn). Nevertheless, as prompted/reminded by the Holy Spirit to be generous to God, and thinking that it boils down to my trust in Him as my provider, I decided to just give the only small change of $5 note i had in my wallet/purse.

Initially I just thought that I couldn't give as i didn't have a smaller change.. and that amount was out of my budget to give. I would naturally intend to use it for lunch, and giving the excuse I would need or pretty well need money to bless other ppl instead! And rather than putting it into the offerring bag with the 'crowd' and not knowing exactly where it will go.. (partly thinking that it is a less visible/significant giving).

After the decision to give and giving, and after lunch while walking to the water baptism, something made me turn back and reminded me that i needed to get a gift for my friend/collegue whom will be flying back home overseas (Germany).

And I just turned back and proceeded to a stall which I've passed 5 metres away, and started searching for a suitable shawl which I had in mind to get her somewhat.

I didn't exactly haggle or intend to ask for a lower price, as i just casually slip off my mouth during the payment to ask the aunty whether she can charge cheaper. In my mind, the most she would give me is $1 cheaper as to my prior experiences, or even none, due to my poor persuasive or haggling skills. But instead she gave me a price $4 lower. i was shocked and just agreed. While she offered to pack the shawl in a nice clear bag, i happen to tell her that the shawl i am having over my shoulder is actually bought from her stall previously. And before I pay her, she lowered my price by another $1, and after that i realized that, i had a discount of $5 from the original price!

Amazing, as I just realized that God showed me that He didn't short-change me, when I give or have a heart of generously towards Him. An experience and another lesson learnt.