November 15
2018
From a Heart of Compassion
But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work.
2 Corinthians 9:6-8
Most of us give and give frequently; of our time as well as our finances.
But one thing we don’t think about when we give is the intention behind our giving.
Are we giving out of a sense of duty, obligation, or just because others are giving?
Or are we giving out of a heart of compassion, a sense of purpose and because we know what we have been called to?
I would argue that a lot of giving out of a sense of duty will eventually cause “giving fatigue”. Whereas giving out of compassion and purpose will fuel more compassion within us and help drive our sense of purpose.
Let’s start looking at what we are giving, tailor it to compassion and purpose and move away from giving because it looks good or is expected of us.
God loves a cheerful giver; one that gives from the heart.
What is in your heart today?
What need do you see that touches you deeply?
What need do you see that makes the purpose within you get fired up?
Start there!