Generosity

"No one has ever become poor by giving."
-Anne Frank 

We are all called to be generous because of the example given to us through Christ. God tells us to give of our possessions, but also of ourselves. We need to be generous with our money, with our time and with our heart. 

Everyone in this world  has God - given abilities that can strengthen or encourage a person in need. Your special ability may be small or large but it is given to you for the use of  God's kingdom. It is through your generosity that you will prove you are obedient and have been filled with the servant spirit of Jesus himself. 1 Timothy 6:17 &18 reads:

" Teach those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which is so unreliable. Their trust should be in God, who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment. Tell them to use their money to do good. They should be rich in good works and generous to those in need, always being ready to share with others. By doing this they will be storing up their treasures as a good foundation for the future so that they may experience true life."

No matter how much money you have your life should demonstrate that God controls the wealth that he has placed under your care. Let your children see you giving your tithes, and helping those less fortunate. Get your children involved by allowing them to donate some of their toys and clothes to other children in need, and pray that the Lord will give them a heart of generosity. 

PRAYERS FOR GENEROSITY

May __________ plan to do what is generous, and may he stand firm in his generosity. (Isaiah 32:8)

May _____________ use his special gift given to him by the generosity of Christ to advance your Kingdom , Lord. 

Lord, I ask that ____________ will put into action the generosity that comes from your faith as he understands and experiences all the good things he has in Christ. 

May __________ give generously to the poor, not grudgingly, for you Oh Lord, will bless him in everything he does.

"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." 

     

Love your kids on Purpose!

Sarah

Mom After God