PROVERBS 19:17 (MSG)
Mercy to the needy is a loan to God,
and God pays back those loans in full.
LUKE 6:38 (MSG)
Give away your life; you’ll find life given back, but not merely given back—given back with bonus and blessing. Giving, not getting, is the way. Generosity begets generosity.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
In God's economy generosity is what's rewarded.
DAILY FODDER
What is one small exercise you can do today to build generosity stamina?
PRAYER
Merciful God, I'm grateful for all that I continue to receive from you—health, companionship, the new life of Christ... Forgive me for insulating myself from the needy. Show me today at least one way I can help those who have less than they need. I'm trusting your indwelling Holy Spirit to build a generous spirit in me. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER (ABP)
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Give us enough food for today.
Forgive us our wrongdoing,
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
