Return on the Tithe (Edwena Gaines Teachings)

This may be hard for some to believe. But it's certainly true.

This past Sunday, I listened to a lecture and workshop from Edwena Gaines at Agape Spiritual Center in Culver City, CA.

She was talking about some teachings on getting some prosperity in our lives.

The first thing she mentioned was Tithing. Giving back 10%. Dedicating it back to our spiritual source(s).

I decided to give 10% to two sources: Agape, and Ananda.

It was a tough choices, like many, I just got paid on Friday and I have bills to pay. Almost all my money is accounted for... so it's not an easy choice to give 10% of my paycheck.

But she said, she quoted this part of Malachi that says "Put me to the test..." meaning put God to the test to take care of you... and bless you.

But let me tell you what happened today. I got to work, and went through the day. About 2:30pm, my manager asked if he could meet with me earlier then our scheduled meeting. I agreed... and felt something was up. His boss, came up to me and asked if I talked with my manager yet... I hadn't, and that got me slightly concerned.

The manager took me outside and sat down with me. He handed me a letter and in it, I was given a significant raise.

Was it coincidence? I don't believe so. I believe it was the result of a past action (Karma.) The Tithe.

Why did it happen so quickly? I dont know. When I studied with a Buddhist Lama, he said that Karma returns quickly to those who study, meditate and "know" about Karma. Maybe that's why. I dont know.

All I know is, I'm blessed, and today I've thought "my steps are ordered by God." I believe that.