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description: "God’s invitation is relational, not transactional: “Return to me.” The tithe isn’t about meeting God’s needs—it’s about aligning our hearts with His lordship. Giving is one of the clearest expressions of trust and obedience.\n\nGod uniquely invites His people to test Him here, not to manipulate Him, but to experience His faithfulness. When we honor Him first, we position ourselves to witness His provision and protection."
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# Return to Me

February 25th, 2026 by Tree Church Everyday

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Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time.

Reading: **Malachi 3:6–12**

Be sure to highlight or note anything that stands out to you while you read.
After reading the passage, take the next 5-10 minutes and spend time reflecting on what you read. You can write these things down in a journal or record them in your phone. Be attentive to both what you highlighted in the passage and what is going on in your life.
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God’s invitation is relational, not transactional: “Return to me.” The tithe isn’t about meeting God’s needs—it’s about aligning our hearts with His lordship. Giving is one of the clearest expressions of trust and obedience.**

**God uniquely invites His people to test Him here, not to manipulate Him, but to experience His faithfulness. When we honor Him first, we position ourselves to witness His provision and protection.
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What is one step of obedience God is asking you to take in your giving?**

Now, take 10 minutes to seek God in prayer…

1. Begin your time in prayer by taking 1-3 minutes to sit in silence (You can take longer if you sense the Spirit already beginning to speak to you).
2. Pray through the things you sensed God speaking to you through the Scriptures or pray the following prayer: **Ask God for courage to trust Him fully with your finances and to return wholeheartedly to Him.**
3. Close by taking 5 minutes to sit in silence, asking God if there is anything else He wants to speak to you today.

**Faith Steps:**

1. If you’re not tithing, prayerfully choose a starting point.
2. If you are tithing, ask God how He might be inviting you to grow in generosity.

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