Give! Heavenly Tool

Today’s Inspiration 😇

Heavenly Tools

There is one tool in this series. Give!

Giving is a wonderful tool. It has many wonderful benefits. It can be used in almost any situation. This tool is often underutilized because most do not understand its value. 

There are different types of giving. Before we get into the types of giving we must first explore how to give and why to give. 

Give Cheerfully 

2 Corinthians 9:7 (NLT)

You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.”

Why Give?

Luke 6:38 (NLT)

Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full—pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back.”

There is a promise attached to your giving. God promises to give you more than you gave. 

Give Your Genius. 

Your genius is unique to you. It’s the the thing that sets you apart. It’s the thing you try to dim when it makes others uncomfortable. It is your gift. Do not dim your light. Lights were created to shine. When you shine, you are at your best. When you are at your best your genius is at work. 

Proverbs 18:16 (NKJV)

A man's gift makes room for him, And brings him before great men.

Your gift is the key to the door you are waiting for God to open. 

Your gift opens the door. 

You must give your gift and you will receive your blessing.

Giving to God

God wants our best. He doesn’t want the leftovers. God wants our best because He wants to give us the best. 

Proverbs 3:9 (NLT)

Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the best part of everything you produce.

2 Corinthians 9:8 (NLT)

And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others.

Giving to others

We are called to give with love and when we give will our hearts there is no time to look for faults. 

Proverbs 11:25 (NLT)

The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed.

Your capacity to give is different from any other person on this earth. Do not give according to what you receive, give according to the capacity God has given you. Open your heart and give. 

If you were hurt and you are protecting yourself by not giving as much as you could, you will never receive all that God has for you. God is your protector. Trust Him to protect you and give cheerfully. 

Be blessed and know that Jesus loves 💞you!