Proverbs 11:24-26

One person gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty.

25 A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.

26 People curse the one who hoards grain, but they pray God’s blessing on the one who is willing to sell. - Proverbs 11:24-26

Dear Heavenly Father, 

You and people recognize the supreme value of a generous person.  When I share, everyone is blessed including you and me.  Rescue me from stingy attitudes that make me fearful that you aren't watching to see my faith driven sharing.  Pry my selfish fingers from money and things as if they give me life.  Help me find joy in putting them to work for others and not just myself.  Make me a happy go lucky servant of others in the way I freely let them share in my borrowed wealth from you.  Make me like your Son who freely shared the greatest treasure with me at the greatest price. 

Amen

Pastor Don Patterson 

Generosity is easy to see from a distance because it reaches way beyond ourselves. 

Additional Reading: 2 Corinthians 8 and 9