* Giving is a matter of focus.

* If we focus on the value of what’s in our hand we’ll never let it go.

* If we focus on the value of what’s in God’s hand and what we will miss out on if we don’t let go in our hand, we’ll let it go.

* God won’t give us what we need until we let go of what we have.

* What do you need? Peace, joy, contentment, fulfillment, etc - these are all things money cannot buy.

* Ask yourself, how much would I give away to save my life? Everything!

* vs 6 - what you get is a matter of what you give.

* Not getting enough out of life? Then you haven’t given enough of yourself.

* vs 7 - when you focus on the true reward it will excite you.

* It’s ok to start moving in the direction of giving because you’re supposed to, but once you go that way focus on the reward.

* vs 8 - the abundance mindset is founded on a generous mindset.

* A poverty mindset thinks if one has more then others must have less.

* An abundance mindset thinks that we can all have more.

* A truly abundant person is one who has all he needs for every good work (not just money).