"Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under 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....You will be rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion"
2 Corinthians 9:6-8+11
In reality this whole chapter is great. Paul shares how the Corinthian church has been eagerly serving and ready to give. He shares how God blesses this attitude.
It is always amazing to me how quickly I am able to forget what life is all about. How easily I forget that all I have is not mine but God's and how willing he is to bless when I remember this truth. Why is it so difficult to remember to be generous when we have the knowledge that, God is able to make all grace abound to us, so that in all things at all times, having all that we need, we will abound in every good work? It seems pretty ridiculous to think otherwise.
Thought for the day: "You will be rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion"
- 2 Corinthians 9:11
Not rich for my glory but for the glory of God!
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