Her Priorities Led to Promotions

“I started tithing as a little girl. In fact, I can remember that I guess I got a dollar for a birthday gift. And it was a dime I put in the envelope, and I was so proud to give that to the Lord.” That first dime was the start of a lifetime of faithfulness for Wanda Roberts and her trust in God’s provision, carried her through some tough financial times. She says, “The word says I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. That keeps me going most days. I know my limitations and I know my limitations financially but in Him, somehow, it's enough.”

When Wanda’s marriage of 17 years ended in 2018, not only was she devastated at the loss, but she was also not sure how she’d cope financially. With only $9,000 in the bank and her secretary job at an assisted living facility to sustain her, Wanda cried out to God to provide. She recalls, “God began to bless me financially in little ways that were so totally unexpected. I mean, there were times that things would get really tight.”  Yet no matter how tight things got, Wanda would tithe first and pay her bills after. She states, “God said, ‘give your first fruits’, not your last dribbling of your money, but your first fruits. So, I can bless the 90%.” And God did just that for Wanda. Like when she got a refund check for over $10,000 in the mail from her bank. Wanda recalls, “That came out of the blue. I felt overwhelmed with joy when that check came in the mail. I just couldn't believe my eyes and all I could do was thank Him.”

After two lean years, a friend offered Wanda a better position at a different assisted living facility with an 18% salary increase. She recalls, “I was completely amazed of what God was doing.” By now, Wanda was financially stable so in addition to tithing, she decided to join CBN. A ministry she has enjoyed for many years. Wanda believes, “CBN has been a lighthouse for me. I love to hear CBN’s news. I turned that on in the morning. One of the first programs I watch.”  In addition to CBN News, Wanda enjoys watching the incredible impact CBN has all around the world. She feels proud to be a part of such a dynamic ministry. She says, “CBN is like Johnny-on-the-spot. They're one of the first responders to a crisis. And then the Home Front with the veterans, oh my gosh, I love what they do for the military families. I said, Lord, I have to give because I feel like CBN are my hands extended.”

In 2021 Wanda earned another promotion with a 35% pay raise which she attributes to her faithfulness over the years of putting God first when it came to her money. She says, “He has never failed me. He's been only good to me. And tithing is just to open His window of Heaven to pour us out more blessings than we could ever hold in our hands.” Today, Wanda is semi-retired yet she still continues to tithe and support CBN while encouraging others to trust God with their finances too. She says,  “God is real and He loves you and He'll take care of you. God is faithful and He'll never leave you alone.”