"Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work...You will be made rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God."
(2 Corinthians 9:6-8, 11)
I think this passage of Scripture is quite interesting. It calls us to give generously and cheerfully. We are called to give from our hearts. We are called to be abundant in doing good. As we find ourselves being blessed, it isn't so we can store up things for ourselves but it's in order for us be even more generous in our giving.
I know there have been times when I have given my time, talents, and finances out of a sense of duty...I know there have been times when I have given reluctantly. God calls us to search our hearts in our giving so that we can be generous and cheerful givers...rich in good deeds.
Maybe you are already a cheerful and generous giver...But, if you're not, what would it take to get to that point? For some, that may mean cutting back some of what we do and give in order to focus more on the things that God has really called us to give our time, talents, and finances to. For others, it may mean giving more of our time, talents, and finances to the things that God has laid on our hearts. For me, I find that I am able to become cheerful and generous in the giving of my time, talents, and finances when I'm focused on glorifying God through each and every situation I find myself in.
I know I'm just rambling on...I just want to see more of us giving cheerfully...You should see the looks people have on their faces when it's time to pass the offering plates!
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