The JOY of Giving!

"Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full-pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back."

 -Luke 6:38

I recently read an article about and honestly It honestly touched my heart so much that after talking over this concept with my husband, we have decided to adopt it into our Christmas Tradition from now on....Her family celebrates Christmas by picking out gifts and making sacrifices for Christ instead of buying  things and getting stressed..It is a joyous occasion for everyone because their gifts are impacting and making  a difference in the lives of those around the world.


I can't wait to pick out things to give to others in the name of Jesus...I think he would appreciate that more than any other gift...cause really...what can I get the King of Kings and Lord of Lords for his birthday that he does not already have? In my opinion, Christmas WILL NEVER  be found at the mall.


My mother has always taught me that "God blesses us so that we may bless others"


I believe this with all my heart!


Society teaches us that in order to become rich, you must save your money, but God teaches us just the opposite...you reap what you sew....that is a universal principal, its how God set things up, if you want friendship...be a friend... want good things to come to you start giving  good things and see what happens to you. This also works in the opposite way...If you   sew anger, bitterness, and strife  you will reap that too...if you are stingy....you will reap that as well.. "for with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you." God loves a cheerful giver!


Don't let your finances hold you back from giving to make a difference in someone else's life, go ahead and give to whatever you feel like God is speaking to your heart to give..he will ALWAYS provide for you and he is working through you to provide for someone else!!


Please read this blog...her words spoke to my heart and I hope they will speak to yours as well :)


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