Proverbs 11:24-26 MSG says...
The world of the generous gets larger and larger; the world of the stingy gets smaller and smaller. 25 The one who blesses others is abundantly blessed; those who help others are helped. 26 Curses on those who drive a hard bargain! Blessings on all who play fair and square!
When we are generous we are typically motivated by love and externally focused which makes us more prosperous and our world expands. But, when we are stingy or withhold it is usually motivated by taking care of ourselves rather than trusting in God's unfailing love for us and it leads to being internally focused and our world getting smaller and smaller.
A great question to ask is... Am I being generous or stingy with my money, time, resources, kind words and praise, and affection.
In today's communion it is a time to thank God that he loved us so much that he gave and was generous. And we are asking for his help to grow in our generosity.
I am praying for you.
Daniel
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