God has designed us to be givers. He has provided for us so that we can be givers. There is such joy in giving. Sure, giving can often be tough on us, especially when we are giving out of our need or lack, but trust me, YOU CAN NEVER OUT-GIVE GOD! I know, you've heard that said many times. It is truth. You may not have seen it yet, but believe me, you will see it if you hold fast in faith and believe it. Anytime you sow seed by giving, you have planted a crop. That crop will one day be ready for harvest, and it will produce 30 times, 60 times, or 100 times more than you ever planted. This is the principle of sowing and reaping and it cannot be denied.
Now, I believe that God is calling us to new levels of giving because He has for us new levels of blessings. It will be essential that we answer this call to new levels of giving so that we can accomplish everything that God has called us to and purposed for us. Be a giver, and be blessed!
[Remember] this: he who sows sparingly and grudgingly will also reap sparingly and grudgingly, and he who sows generously [that blessings may come to someone] will also reap generously and with blessings. Let each one [give] as he has made up his own mind and purposed in his heart, not reluctantly or sorrowfully or under compulsion, for God loves (He takes pleasure in, prizes above other things, and is unwilling to abandon or to do without) a cheerful (joyous, "prompt to do it") giver [whose heart is in his giving]. And God is able to make all grace (every favor and earthly blessing) come to you in abundance, so that you always and under all circumstances and whatever the need be self-sufficient [possessing enough to require no aid or support and furnished in abundance for every good work and charitable donation]. As it is written, He [the benevolent person] scatters abroad; He gives to the poor; His deeds of justice and goodness and kindness and benevolence will go on and endure forever! And [God] Who provides seed for the sower and bread for eating will also provide and multiply your [resources for] sowing and increase the fruits of your righteousness [which manifests itself in active goodness, kindness, and charity]. Thus you will be enriched in all things and in every way, so that you can be generous, and [your generosity as it is] administered by us will bring forth thanksgiving to God.
2 Corinthians 9:6-11 AMP
Scriptures for reference and study: Acts 20:35; Mark 4:8
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