One person gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty. A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.

PROVERBS 11:24–25 (NIV)

Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’ The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’ MATTHEW 25:37–40 (NIV)

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GENEROSITY

No one has ever become poor by giving. - ANNE FRANK

In a world that’s about ‘more’ and ‘excess’, it’s easy to fall into the trap of storing up our possessions and wealth for ourselves in an effort to ‘Keep up with the Joneses’.

However, throughout the Bible, from the Old to the New Testament, we are called to lives of generosity. Lives that see the need around us and meet it. Lives that give because we have been given so much.

In this week’s devotionals, we explore this topic of generosity, a word that can at times be counter-cultural, but has the power to be transformational in this world where ‘self’ reigns supreme and where God’s love is needed more than ever.

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“When you reap the harvest of your land, do not reap to the very edges of your field; or gather the gleanings of your harvest. Do not go over your vineyard a second time; or pick up the grapes that have fallen. Leave them for the poor and aliens, for I am the Lord your God. “ Leviticus 19:9-10 (NIV)

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GENEROSITY

No one has ever become poor by giving. - ANNE FRANK

In a world that’s about ‘more’ and ‘excess’, it’s easy to fall into the trap of storing up our possessions and wealth for ourselves in an effort to ‘Keep up with the Joneses’.

However, throughout the Bible, from the Old to the New Testament, we are called to lives of generosity. Lives that see the need around us and meet it. Lives that give because we have been given so much.

In this week’s devotionals, we explore this topic of generosity, a word that can at times be counter-cultural, but has the power to be transformational in this world where ‘self’ reigns supreme and where God’s love is needed more than ever.

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Teach those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which is so unreliable. Their trust should be in God, who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment. 1 TIMOTHY 6:17 (NLT)

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GENEROSITY

No one has ever become poor by giving. - ANNE FRANK

In a world that’s about ‘more’ and ‘excess’, it’s easy to fall into the trap of storing up our possessions and wealth for ourselves in an effort to ‘Keep up with the Joneses’.

However, throughout the Bible, from the Old to the New Testament, we are called to lives of generosity. Lives that see the need around us and meet it. Lives that give because we have been given so much.

In this week’s devotionals, we explore this topic of generosity, a word that can at times be counter-cultural, but has the power to be transformational in this world where ‘self’ reigns supreme and where God’s love is needed more than ever.

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Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (which means ‘son of encouragement’), sold a field he owned and brought the money and put it at the apostles’ feet. ACTS 4:36–37 (NIV)

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GENEROSITY

No one has ever become poor by giving. - ANNE FRANK

In a world that’s about ‘more’ and ‘excess’, it’s easy to fall into the trap of storing up our possessions and wealth for ourselves in an effort to ‘Keep up with the Joneses’.

However, throughout the Bible, from the Old to the New Testament, we are called to lives of generosity. Lives that see the need around us and meet it. Lives that give because we have been given so much.

In this week’s devotionals, we explore this topic of generosity, a word that can at times be counter-cultural, but has the power to be transformational in this world where ‘self’ reigns supreme and where God’s love is needed more than ever.

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Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done. PROVERBS 19:17 (NIV)

Rich and poor have this in common: The Lord is the Maker of them all. 

PROVERBS 22:2 (NIV)

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GENEROSITY

No one has ever become poor by giving. - ANNE FRANK

In a world that’s about ‘more’ and ‘excess’, it’s easy to fall into the trap of storing up our possessions and wealth for ourselves in an effort to ‘Keep up with the Joneses’.

However, throughout the Bible, from the Old to the New Testament, we are called to lives of generosity. Lives that see the need around us and meet it. Lives that give because we have been given so much.

In this week’s devotionals, we explore this topic of generosity, a word that can at times be counter-cultural, but has the power to be transformational in this world where ‘self’ reigns supreme and where God’s love is needed more than ever.

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We're told to look out for number 1! Why should we be generous when everyone else is just in it for themselves? Neri Morris talks to us today about the benefits of generosity both for ourselves and others.

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GENEROSITY

No one has ever become poor by giving. - ANNE FRANK

In a world that’s about ‘more’ and ‘excess’, it’s easy to fall into the trap of storing up our possessions and wealth for ourselves in an effort to ‘Keep up with the Joneses’.

However, throughout the Bible, from the Old to the New Testament, we are called to lives of generosity. Lives that see the need around us and meet it. Lives that give because we have been given so much.

In this week’s devotionals, we explore this topic of generosity, a word that can at times be counter-cultural, but has the power to be transformational in this world where ‘self’ reigns supreme and where God’s love is needed more than ever.

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What do people get for all the toil and anxious striving with which they labor under the sun? All their days their work is grief and pain; even at night their minds do not rest. This too is meaningless. ECCLESIASTES 2:22–23 (NIV)

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REST

In place of our exhaustion and spiritual fatigue, God will give us rest. All He asks is that we come to Him… that we spend a while thinking about Him, meditating on Him, talking to Him, listening in silence, occupying ourselves with Him – totally and thoroughly lost in the hiding place of His presence.

CHUCK SWINDOLL

Rest. We all need it but all too often don’t get enough of it. In the hustle of life, rest can be overlooked, not prioritised, and forgotten.

However, rest is important for renewal and restoration of our mind, body and spirit. A time to connect with God and find strength and encouragement in Him.

As you walk through this week’s readings, our prayer is that you would take time to rest. To refresh and renew your heart and spirit. To seek God in your life and circumstance. To find comfort in His ever-loving arms.

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Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. PROVERBS 3:5–6 (NIV)

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REST

In place of our exhaustion and spiritual fatigue, God will give us rest. All He asks is that we come to Him… that we spend a while thinking about Him, meditating on Him, talking to Him, listening in silence, occupying ourselves with Him – totally and thoroughly lost in the hiding place of His presence.

CHUCK SWINDOLL

Rest. We all need it but all too often don’t get enough of it. In the hustle of life, rest can be overlooked, not prioritised, and forgotten.

However, rest is important for renewal and restoration of our mind, body and spirit. A time to connect with God and find strength and encouragement in Him.

As you walk through this week’s readings, our prayer is that you would take time to rest. To refresh and renew your heart and spirit. To seek God in your life and circumstance. To find comfort in His ever-loving arms.

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And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat.

MARK 6:31 (KJV)

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REST

In place of our exhaustion and spiritual fatigue, God will give us rest. All He asks is that we come to Him… that we spend a while thinking about Him, meditating on Him, talking to Him, listening in silence, occupying ourselves with Him – totally and thoroughly lost in the hiding place of His presence.

CHUCK SWINDOLL

Rest. We all need it but all too often don’t get enough of it. In the hustle of life, rest can be overlooked, not prioritised, and forgotten.

However, rest is important for renewal and restoration of our mind, body and spirit. A time to connect with God and find strength and encouragement in Him.

As you walk through this week’s readings, our prayer is that you would take time to rest. To refresh and renew your heart and spirit. To seek God in your life and circumstance. To find comfort in His ever-loving arms.

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By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work. Then God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all the work of creating that he had done. 

GENESIS 2:2–3 (NIV)

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REST

In place of our exhaustion and spiritual fatigue, God will give us rest. All He asks is that we come to Him… that we spend a while thinking about Him, meditating on Him, talking to Him, listening in silence, occupying ourselves with Him – totally and thoroughly lost in the hiding place of His presence.

CHUCK SWINDOLL

Rest. We all need it but all too often don’t get enough of it. In the hustle of life, rest can be overlooked, not prioritised, and forgotten.

However, rest is important for renewal and restoration of our mind, body and spirit. A time to connect with God and find strength and encouragement in Him.

As you walk through this week’s readings, our prayer is that you would take time to rest. To refresh and renew your heart and spirit. To seek God in your life and circumstance. To find comfort in His ever-loving arms.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.