In simple terms, we give because a church and its ministries exist in a world that uses money and incurs costs: utilities, supplies, food, and more. But why should you specifically give? Giving, along with prayer and service, is a way for us as individuals to participate in the work God is doing – in our local community, in our region, and in the world. And as we partner with God’s work, the blessings he pours out become blessings to us as well – regarding giving specifically, God says, “Test me in this, and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it.” (Malachi 3:10 NIV)