Today’s Scripture

“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.”
— 2 CORINTHIANS 9:7 (NIV)

The Heartbeat of Heavenly Giving

Three Marks of God-Honoring Generosity:
1️⃣ Intentional (“decided in your heart”)

• Not impulsive or pressured
• Prayerful consideration of what reflects God’s worth

2️⃣ Voluntary (“not reluctantly or under compulsion”)

• No guilt-trips needed
• The difference between “have to” and “get to”

3️⃣ Joyful (“cheerful giver”)

• The Greek “hilaros” means hilarious, overflowing delight
• Because we’re investing in eternity

When You Give, You Gain

• Your time becomes divine appointments
• Your talents become kingdom tools
• Your treasure gets eternal ROI (Luke 6:38)

Prayer of Overflow

Generous Father,
You spared no expense to redeem me – not even Your Son.

• Break my calculator mentality that counts costs
• Give me Your eyes to see giving as worship
• Multiply my small loaves like You did with the boy’s lunch

Let someone encounter Your generosity through me today.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

💰 Generosity Challenge:

1. Give “unreasonably” this week – tip double, buy groceries anonymously
2. Journal how God refreshes you when you refresh others

✝️ “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” (Acts 20:35)