HEART OF GENEROSITY
And not only as we had hoped, but they first gave themselves to the Lord, and then to us by the will of God.
Paul shows us the heart of generosity, where giving is not only about money or resources but starts with a surrendered heart.
And not only as we had hoped, but they first gave themselves to the Lord, and then to us by the will of God. 2 Corinthians 8:5
Aligning our hearts and lives with the will of God causes generosity to flow naturally, showing that when we truly give ourselves to God, every other kind of giving follows.
Paul reminds us that true giving begins with giving ourselves to God. When we do that, our time, talents, and resources are no longer ours; they belong to God, and we are the stewards.
It is easy to feel overwhelmed by the needs around us, wondering if our contributions make a difference. But God is not looking at the size of the gift but the heart behind it.
Paul was not wealthy, but his joy and dedication to God led Him to give beyond his ability. He is a powerful reminder that generosity is not about how much we have but how surrendered our hearts are to the Word of God.
As you grow in your relationship with God, He calls on you to live generously, willing to share what you have because you know everything comes from Him.
Today, take a step back and ask yourself if you have fully given your heart to God. When you start there, you will find that giving your time, money, or support to others becomes a natural response to the love of God in your life.
Heavenly Father, I know and recognize that all things come from You. You are the giver of life itself and I owe it all to You. I will be a listener to Your Word as You lead me to give. Open my eyes and ears to see and hear what I am to do as I walk in obedience to You and Your Word. What joy and peace as I trust You. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.
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