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May  •  Day 15

Generosity Changes Us

Day 135 of 365  •  FINANCES

Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered.

Proverbs 11:25 (ESV)

Proverb Truth

I remember hearing someone say years ago that money is like manure. If you pile it up, it stinks. But if you spread it around, things grow.

Because generosity changes people. Not just the people receiving the gift. Us.

I’ve known people with very little who lived with incredible joy. And I’ve known people with tremendous wealth who seemed trapped by fear. The difference wasn’t their bank account. It was their heart.

Life becomes bigger when we stop making it all about ourselves.

Jesus in Action

Jesus gave freely. His time. His compassion. His attention. And ultimately, His life. Love has always been generous because God Himself is generous.

Forged Wisdom

Seneca believed that wealth finds its highest purpose when it serves others rather than ourselves.

The No Limits Challenge

Look for an opportunity this week to quietly bless someone.

Prayer

Father, thank You for Your generosity toward me. Teach me to hold everything with open hands and make me a blessing to the people around me. Amen.

Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

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