“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.”
God doesn’t need your money.
When it comes to giving, it is you that has a need… There is a freedom in
joyful giving that God loves to see in His children.
“Generosity” is a lifestyle that produces happiness for both the
recipient and the contributor.
When our kids were young, we had a fun Christmas tradition. We would give
them an envelope of cash entitled “Nacho” money. They would pray about it… and
give it away.
Maybe to a church, a ministry, a friend, someone on the street…it didn’t
matter, whatever the Spirit of God put on their heart to do with the money…that
is what they did.
They loved it…it taught them to be cheerful givers and helped them
realize that through generosity they received more than they gave.
If you haven’t learned yet that all of it is “Nacho” money… that none of
it really belongs to you…then you are missing a great joy in life.
This Christmas focus on giving instead of getting. Create special, individualized gifts for
people in your life. Put love and forethought
into the process creating something that really illustrates your love for them.
Consider all the organizations, people, churches, and groups that you
want to bless with extravagant monetary gifts and do that as well.
When January arrives…just keep going. Support your church. Support your
friends. Make it your life business to find those in need and help them.
God loves a cheerful giver and your joy will increase exponentially if
you discover the freedom found in joyful generosity.
Love the idea of Nacho money❣ What a great way to teach your kids..
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