2010-09-08

Today’s Verse:
"You will be made rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion. " - 2 Corinthians 9:11

Prayer for Today :

Heavenly Father,

Thankyou for explaining to us the principle of giving so clearly, "man reaps what he sows" Galatians 6:7 or "Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you." Luke 6:38 - meaning? "we get as good as we give."

But giving is a matter of "the heart" as well, we should always decide how to give, whether we want to donate money, goods or time, and how much. It is never a good idea to donate "as you were told" or to do it "because others were looking". Father, we know that You love us and You respect us so much more than we love and respect You, so Father, we know that You will never force us to do anything outside our comfort zone. Thankyou.

Father, each day, let us decide how much seeds we need to sow in terms of giving, preparing, serving and loving. Lord, as You supply all the seeds (2 Corinthians 9:10). Help us to be a happy sower with the willingness to give in all ways and every way, so that we "will be made rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion. " Rich in every areas of our lives including relationships, wisdom, health and finances.

As Bernard Meltzer said “Blessed are those who give without remembering. And blessed are those who take without forgetting.”
Father, may we practice loving one other, each and everyday of our lives.

In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.