2Corinthians 9:7 "Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." Giving should be out of purity in heart. Have a truly generous spirit. I do better with this when I remember all that I have belongs to God anyway. A dear friend of mine used to say, “It’s just Jesus money!” She was not a women of means, but she lived with a generous spirit. She had a tremendous influence on my life and many others. She gave generously of her time and talents. She inspired many to do the same. Sometimes I am excited to give and then I rethink it. I may still give, but then with a reluctant spirit. This type of giving is not of a generous heart. Today, I pray that each of us can give away, the gifts God has given us with a sincere, loving, kind generous heart. If we feel the spirit of reluctance and selfishness creep in, let’s remember; it’s all God’s anyway! I like the saying,”Life of earth is soon to pass only what’s done for Christ will last.”
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