KMangum

True to the Faith has always been my go-to resource for questions like this; these are tricky questions because there’s really no cut-and-dry answer to them. Here’s a couple of reminders about fasting and fast offerings: 1) A fast offering is given as a result of sincere and true fasting, meaning that a true fast is as Isaiah described it. So I ask: do you fast (and thus donate ‘generously’) to “feed the hungry and clothe the needy” because you see the need and want to fill it? Or do you donate out of obligation only? If I’ve learned anything about the Gospel of Jesus Christ it’s that it is meant to change us into new and better people; from stingy to generous, from judgmental to compassionate, etc. 2) I’ve struggled with the question too because in the past I haven’t felt that I’ve been generous enough. I am the “saver” and the money Worrying Wart in my household so giving more than is absolutely necessary or required feels like pulling out my own adult teeth. That’s because it’s a sacrifice for me to give hard earned money and trust that someone else needs it more than me (poor college student talking here 🙃), especially when I feel like I’m barely surviving. But I’ve committed to my Heavenly Father that I would live His Law of Sacrifice and give all I’ve been blessed with to building up His kingdom. When I think about these two commitments I’ve willingly made and how my giving just a little more could be the blessing I need, it’s easier to generously donate; I know HF is taking care of me as I do my personal best to follow His commandments and take care of His children. 3) To echo some other posts in this thread, it’s a personal decision. So counsel with your husband and the Lord. Your financial situation has changed (and will likely continue to change), but the three of you will come to a place where you don’t feel like you’re giving too little or too much, but that you’re giving the Lord what he has asked of you in your situation. Comparison is the thief of joy (and confidence and security), so avoid comparing yourself and your offering to what you think others give or don’t give. Their offering is between them and the Lord, just like yours. 4) The Lord loves you and is grateful for your obedience and your desire to follow Him ♥️ He’s extra grateful when He can give you peace and ease your mind.