Each of you must give as you have made up your mind,
not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. –2
Corinthians 9:7 (NRSV)
Sometimes
we give or sow sparingly because we’re afraid the verses on Wednesday aren’t
true. We just put our toe in the water,
when we need to take the plunge...or at least walk into the water and begin to
swim.
How
have you made up your mind to give? And
that’s not just ‘church giving.’ Even
though Paul is talking about offerings to meet the need of the churches in
Jerusalem, it works for many other things as well. How have you made up your mind to give...
time to family, lend to the neighbors, get to know strangers, share your
relationship with Jesus?
What
takes some time is becoming a cheerful
giver, especially if you’re of the personality that is afraid of loss. You’re reluctant to give because you’re
afraid you won’t have enough for yourself...(read Friday’s devotion)
Over
time the joy and cheerfulness of giving comes as you see the results of your
giving...the joy it brings to others...and the joy it brings to you. Talk to God about your attitude toward
giving.
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