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Scripture
2 Corinthians 9:7
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.
Observation
In giving to the Church Paul didn’t state a certain amount that they should give but with an attitude that gives. A generous attitude and way of life is not about how much. Giving from a resentful, begrudging place only breeds a bad attitude. On the other hand, when you give cheerfully, Paul says, God takes delight.
Application
Whether it be money, time, kind words, even body language God takes delight when done from a joyful place. Not everyone needs to be given money. But companionship, words of affirmation, listened well to, time - are some other things that we don’t usually think about that needs to be given generously. Generosity could take on many different faces. However, Paul reminds me that what I give whether be money or not, may it be from a willing, thoughtful, and cheerful place.
Prayer
Father may every person I come across today experience that generosity that has been shown to me in Christ. Where ever I start in my journey of generosity, may you change every aspect of me to live generously. In Christ name.
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