Giving (May 30)

One man gives freely, yet gains even more: another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty.
                                           Proverbs 11:24 NIV

Life is a gift.  We are stewards of our lives.  Good stewardship does include giving back or perhaps paying forward to our families, churches, communities, nation and world.

We may give of our time, talents or treasure.  When we give, there is an exchange; for someone, group, community, nation or world will receive the gift.  In response to receiving a gift, often there is motivation in the receiver of the gift to follow the example and give another gift.  We, in giving a gift are blessed; for we learn about ourselves and become more wise in the process.  We learn what we can do without, we learn our areas of special talent, and we enrich our relationships, our understanding and our character.

Gifts are very important, give freely; for God loves a cheerful giver.  God gave us a very special gift: His Perfect Son. 

What is the most special gift you have given?

What is the most special gift you have received?

Pray for a giving spirit.

In Christ,

David P