Money Where My Mouth Is

"Put your money where your mouth is." 

Isn't this how the saying goes?  Budget time so I am looking into where my money goes and I'm definitely putting it where my mouth is!  IN my mouth that is!  By nickle, dime and dollar I'm consuming way too much money on junk.  Groceries are one thing but eating out and that pop when I fill up with gas is a waste.

I was reading about the needs of a school in Africa where friends of ours are working.  They have so many students coming to learn that they have to keep adding rooms to accommodate the kids.  They need help!  The needs: $100 for the electric work, $200 for the painting; $300 for the roof and $400 for windows and doors. 

Way more important then Diet Pepsi!!!!!!!

I say I believe that it is up to us to help the poor and yet "Where does my money go?"  I profess that I put God first in everything and yet does my bank statement show it?  Isn't that a true test of where my heart is?  

What do I treasure?

My Two Cents:

1.  Tithe-Give 10% to your Church.  First Things First.  

2.  Family Needs.  Food, Housing, Transportation and Health.

3.  Bills and Responsibilities. Other Family Obligations.

4. Offerings at local church. Our church supports missionaries so my giving supports their work.

5.  The Orphans and Widows in my church.  Those single moms and older ladies.

 6. What God tells me to.