THE JOY OF CHEERFUL, GENEROUS GIVING

2 Corinthians 9:6-7 New King James Version
6 But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows [a]bountifully will also reap [b]bountifully. 7 So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of [c]necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver.

GOOD EVENING IN YESHUA EVERYONE!!!
I know this is a rather sensitive topic for a lot of people, and I'm more than understand why, but I really appreciated what was in this morning scripture, not just because it was on giving, but it was on the joy of it. The joy of true, cheerful, generous giving, and how we can not only experience that joy, but share it with others. I've said before that I've seen a lot of misuse, distortion and taking out of context about the issue of giving, because many people still tie it into the Old Testament about giving a tenth, and I'm learning that that no longer is tied to today. Now if you believe differently, I more than respect it, but I pray that you respect my viewpoint.

I think that's why these questions from this morning’s devotional really encouraged my heart, because I want to always find joy in giving. Not through coercion, manipulation, or force, but out of a genuine willingness to do so. To not only be willing in giving, but cheerful in it, but to give because I want to. Please read these questions carefully, and I pray that God will challenge and encourage your heart through them.

How have you found joy through giving?

How have the gifts of others enriched your life?

Tonight, my friends, I'd like to share some things that I've been learning on this issue, especially what I learned from God's word this morning, on responding to generosity, through this vlog I'd like to share with all of you tonight, and I pray that what I share with you not only shows you the joy of generous giving, but encourages you to do so. Come join me in this vlog tonight my friends, and learn for yourself how you can have the joy of being a cheerful generous giver! 😊

So, my friends as I close this post with all of you tonight, I want to challenge you to first and foremost give expecting nothing back in return, knowing that it's a way of life that will never harm you. I also pray that you see that giving does not involve force, coercion, or manipulation, but as Paul states in this verse above someone who is a cheerful and willing giver. You don't have to give money to show your love for God. As I've said before guys, it's not about how much you give, but that you give. I pray especially, that you learn to respond to God's generosity by living generously. But most of all guys, I pray that you thank God every day for the joy of giving, and you learn to do it yourselves.

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HAVE A TRANQUIL AND BLESSED EVENING IN CHRIST JESUS!!!