Let each one give [thoughtfully and with purpose] just as he has decided in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver [and delights in the one whose heart is in his gift].
2 Corinthians 9:7 AMP
Praise and glory be to God for this beautiful day and the opportunity to rejoice and be glad in it.
God our Father has always been an example to emulate, God cheerfully gave His only begotten son to die to set us free from sin and death. This is the greatest form of giving one can imagine.
Today’s scripture says God loves a cheerful giver, what is it that you are giving? What is your motive for giving? Is it out of compulsion or for public attention? Carefully consider!
Our giving must be based on pure love from deep within us, that is our giving must be stirred by a deep love for God that makes us give. God knows and sees the reasons for our giving. Therefore to receive the blessings associated with giving, let us do it the God way!
Our giving can be in the form of our time, love, resources, care or whatever we can think of that supports humanity and the work of God.
May the Lord help us to be cheerful givers and follow His example of giving. May we be blessed as we give rightly and to the glory of God. Amen.
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