GeneroCity

Hmm...

The concept of generosity is a relatively easy one to grasp, however the application is that which is found to be rather ... difficult perhaps.

I've always wanted to be a generous person. I mean, i think i am generous but i can be stingy, boy oh boy can i be STINGY.

This past Sunday - yesterday to be exact - my pastor talked about Generosity as part of his little spiel of sermons on things that you do that will literaly change your life. I loved that sermon. When i heard that he was talking about generosity i was like, yes. ouh yes.

Generosity.
what a concept. In the bible one can find countless examples of giving. i mean that one verse

Luke 6:38
Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you." *

but seriously folks. the concept of giving. It's so funny. North American society is all about get. accumulate. build up.

There is a secret in all this, a secret that few know about and even less put to good use

Proverbs 11:24-25
One person gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty. A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.

The thing here, is that you cannot just CANNOT out give God. I mean seriously people. There's a great paradox here and it really is not that baffling when one considers it,

-- however much you give, you get much much more.
-- however much you bless, God will bless you much much more.
-- however much you give, you will not be lacking. The Lord will provide, he will bless you for your giving.

Did i mention God is not stingy?

2 Corinthians 9:6-8
Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. *

nuff said, quite frankly.

This is something i will try and strive in my walk with God, perhaps you'll do the same
- God Bless

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