GIVING
2 Corinthians 9:7 God loves a cheerful giver.
2 Corinthians 9 offers wonderful guidelines for giving. Give generously. Give willingly and from the heart. Above all, give cheerfully, for in giving we have an opportunity to reflect God’s generosity to us. When we follow these guidelines, our giving will not leave us stressed out but overflowing with gratitude to God.
This passage also reminds us that giving has many forms. Our gifts may be monetary, or they could be things we do for others and for God. Babysitting for a couple at church; mowing the grass for an elderly neighbor; bringing a meal to a sick person-all these are ways we can give. Our obedience-along with our confession of the gospel-brings praise to God.
Giving ourselves in earnest prayer for others may be one of the greatest gifts we can give. May we also daily remember to thank God for his indescribable gift, salvation in Jesus Christ.
Prayer
Lord God, we offer ourselves to you in gratitude for the indescribable gift of your love to us in Christ. Help us to live out that gratitude daily in the power of your Spirit. Amen.
CHURCH NEWS:
- Stewardship Commitment Cards will arrive in your mail this week!
- Puerto Rico Mission trip informational meeting is February 6, 5:30pm, Church Conference Room.
- Lenten Wednesday Night Worship begins on February 14. February speakers will be David Althoff, June Traylor, and Ed Danshaw.
- UMW bakers and soup makers for Trash/Treasure are to pick up soup containers and cake rounds in the kitchen.