God Loves a Cheerful Giver
“Every man according as he purposes in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loves a cheerful giver” (2 Corinthians 9:7).
The other night, we stayed in a home which defined hospitality. The family was sweet and gracious and went above and beyond the call of duty in accommodating us and making sure every need and every desire was met. As I watched the lady of the house, it occurred to me that what made her such a blessing was that she was truly a cheerful giver. It seems like many people, if they give at all, do so because they feel required to. They may even be able to pull it off but when it flows from the heart, it makes the recipient feel loved and helps him or her to feel God’s love as well. As a matter of fact, I’m convinced one cannot achieve cheerful giving if not borne out of a love for God and others.
Are you giving of yourself grudgingly or cheerfully? Whether it’s time, things or money, the fact is that God loves a cheerful giver … and so do people.
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