Today's reading: 2 Corinthians 7-10
Giving From the Heart
Scripture
"Remember this--a farmer who plants only a few seeds will get a small crop. But, the one who plants generously will get a generous crop. You must each make up your own mind as to how much you should give. Don't give reluctantly or in response to pressure. For God loves the person who gives cheerfully. And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others. As the Scriptures say,
"'Godly people give generously to the poor.
Their good deeds will never be forgotten.'
"For God is the one who gives seed to the farmer and then bread to eat. In the same way, he will gtive you many opportunities to do good, and he will produce a great harvest of generosity in you.
"Yes, you will be enriched so that you can give even more generously. "
2 Corinthians 9.6-11a
Observation
You cannot out give God.
Application (How will I be different today because of what I have just read?)
A good reminder of how generous God is. Everything I have comes from Him and belongs to Him. I need to be "alert" to where He would have me give--giving in His name--to glorify Him.
Where have I been holding back?? I need to be more aware of God's nudging, especially when it comes to helping and giving to the poor.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, everything I have came from You and belongs to You. Help me to remember that. Help me to do what You want me to with all I have. Help me to remember that You provide for all my needs--I cannot out-give You! Afterall, You gave the greatest gift of all--Your Son, Jesus Christ, in whose name I pray.
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