Giving Freely

Good Morning!! We are not always as eager to give, as we should be,...and not just of our finances,...but of ourselves as well. If we were to be completely honest, we'd have to admit that there are many areas in our lives, where we hold on too tightly. We may be eager to give of our finances, and greedy when it comes to offering our time or talents. Or we could be the exact opposite. No one wants to feel as if they're begging, or forcing something from you,....no matter how badly they might need or want it.

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.—2 Corinthians 9:7 (NIV)

It can't mean much if someone does something for you, or gives you something, only because you guilted them into it,...you know that in their hearts they are begrudging it. I sometimes imagine God feels that way, when we go to give ourselves, our money, and time,...as we're moaning and complaining, while turning them over to Him. Get this; "If we sow nothing, we reap nothing".

When our hearts change through Christ, our motives go from how much we will gain,...to how much we can give. 

Holy Spirit, teach us to give generously without remorse, so that we may learn to receive without guilt or shame. In the name of Jesus we pray,  Amen.

" Worry is useless and unnecessary,...cast your burdens upon the Lord, and trust in Him."