The most daring words anyone can say!

Day 21: The Generous People of the Resurrection

We are called to be generous. Research shows that it is even one of several things people have as a need for successful human development: Independence, Belonging, Mastery and Generosity. People need to feel as though they are contributing to something meaningful. They need to feel as though they are part of something larger than themselves: their community, their country, their world! (O.k. now I'm officially speaking 4-H )

But fulfilling this need isn't just about donating money, or being kind to someone. It's about being able to identify a need, joyfully take action to meet the need, and actually make a positive impact around you!

With Christ, being generous is about serving him, serving his people, and expressing gratitude in the blessings he has given you. It is about allowing him to use the church and all of the parts within it (including you) to strengthen and encourage one another. It is about remembering that when you feel weak he is strongest and can do for others through you. Ah my Thursday morning friends taught me this: He does not call the equipped, he equips the called. So don't wait for the right time, tools, or talents. Be generous NOW. TODAY. GO. Say those daring words loudly, HERE I AM LORD SEND ME. He will actually do it.

(Why are you still reading this, go on with getting generous already?!?!?)