GRATITUDE FOR THE GIFT OF GIVING

Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly,

and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.

Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion.

For God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound to you,

so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.

2 Corinthians 9:6-8

Giving to God involves so much more than just putting money in an envelope on Sunday.  Yes, we give back to God some of the money He has enabled us to earn. However, we also need to give joyfully of our time, talents, energy, and every aspect of our lives. We should be human reservoirs of all God has given us, but we are to hold all things loosely. We are merely stewards of what truly belongs to the Lord. We are to let our blessings from Him overflow to those around us and to do it joyfully!

Our focus here is gratitude to the Lord. We thank God that He has provided for us in such a way that we have more than enough to share with others. More than enough resources, time, energy, talents because God supplies generously from His own riches!

Father, thank You for enabling us to experience the joy of giving! We are truly blessed to be able to share with others and to give back to all You are doing through our local church. You live to give, and we thank You that You have taught us to do the same in Your name.

Worship with the Gaither Vocal Band singing “Give it Away”: