A New Twist on the 10%

It has long been understood that Christians are supposed to give God 10%, and it has often been said that when they do, God will bless them...or take care of their needs...whatever the case may be. However naive this may sound, I have decided that since I am really struggling to find the time to get everything done, that I am going to give God 10% of my time-about 2 1/2 hours a day. To some this may be a lot, to others, it may be nothing...to me, it doesn't matter what others think because this has nothing to do with them, it is merely between God and I. Then why on earth is this on a blog? one may ask. Well, I know for me, it's really hard to come up with stuff to do sometimes, and if there are others out there looking for encouragement or ideas, this may give them a few, as well as thoughts on what was done.

Understand that this is an idea unfolding, doubtless with revisions in the process, but for now, here is the idea of something that I will at least begin to do:

Pray--I keep a journal of my prayers on my laptop and those I will not be sharing, but they will most definitely be done.

Read the Bible--I found a topically arranged 2-year study of the Bible (http://www.northcoastcalvary.org/bookmarks.html) that seems to be pretty good...and for the first few days I'll be catching up to where I'm supposed to be, and after that I intend to stick to their plan.

Devotionals--To gain a broader view, more ideas, whatever, I decided to read a devotional or two.

I chose the first one, also a blog actually, on marriage because I am in the process of courting and would like some thoughts on the subject. Disclaimer: I haven't read any of the posts yet, so I don't know whether or not this one will be continued, but for now, it is in the works. (http://marriagegodsway.blogspot.com/2007_05_01_archive.html)

For the other devotional, it will be a bit more random unless I find something I really like, but I'm intending to get the devotionals off of (http://bible.christianity.com/devotionals/) a site that has a lot of devotionals, reading plans, and study tools...just things to help people get more into God's Word.

So there you have it as it stands now. My idea of giving God 10%--as far as it concerns me. To anyone who reads this, it is a challenge not to do the same--because I don't have all the answers--but to consider what areas you are struggling in, give them to God, and ask Him what He wants you to do with that.

May the Lord be honored.