Give, As Giving To God

Good Morning!! In our human nature we tend to be selfish, self-centered and consumed with our own interests,...motivated to pursuing our own plans. But today's verse, tells us, that spirit leads to poverty. In contrast, the one who by grace, loves his neighbor, considers others and looks for opportunities to minister to them,...is the one who "will be refreshed." God has promised that the one who sows bountifully, will reap bountifully. It's a principle, that Paul tells us concerns our giving,...but it reaches into every avenue of Christian service.

A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.—Proverbs 11:25 (NIV)

No one is more impoverished than the covetous man, who finds no joy in giving, or the person, who is so caught up in their own plans, that they have no time to pray for, or minister to others. But when one is giving generously of their money, their time and themselves,...they are then watered with great joy in serving God.

Just as an individual with a giving spirit is enjoying showers from on high,...the same is true of a church that possesses that generous spirit.

Holy Spirit, make us a church with a giving spirit,...a church which is honoring Jesus Christ, as we faithfully ministers to all those in need. Amen.

"Christianity should be carried in our hearts like a song."