We tend to hold tightly to the things that matter most; our finances, our future, our relationships, and our plans. But the tighter we hold on, the heavier the fear of losing them becomes.
What if freedom isn't found in holding on tighter, but in trusting God more?
What if we could trade our fear for faith, our worry for peace, and our scarcity mindset for confidence in a God who provides BEYOND ENOUGH?
God isn't asking you to live in fear of what you might lose. He's inviting you to trust Him with everything you have.
Join us for the next 4 weeks as we discover what happens when we loosen our grip and trust the God who is more than enough!
Less fear. More faith. Beyond Enough.
“Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think …” Ephesians 3:20
Part 2: 3 Qualities of Generous People
“So we have urged Titus, who encouraged your giving in the first place, to return to you and encourage you to finish this ministry of giving.”
2 Corinthians 8:6 NLT
“Since you excel in so many ways in your faith, your gifted speakers, your knowledge, your enthusiasm, and your love for us I want you to excel also in this gracious act of giving.” 2 Corinthians 8:7 NLT
“But generous people plan to do what is generous, and they stand firm in their generosity.” Isaiah 32:8 NLT
Giving is what we do; generous is who we are!
1. Generous people give willingly.
“… Last year you were the first not only to give but also to have the desire to do so. 11Now finish the work, so that your eager willingness to do it may be matched by your completion of it, according to your means. 12For if the willingness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what one does not have.” 2 Corinthians 8:10-12 NIV
2. Generous people give proportionately.
“"... Give in proportion to what you have. 12Whatever you give is acceptable if you give it eagerly. And give according to what you have, not what you don’t have.” 2 Corinthians 8:11-12 NLT
Prioritize your portion.
“A tithe of everything from the land, whether grain from the soil or fruit from the trees, belongs to the Lord; it is holy to the Lord.” Leviticus 27:30 NIV
“On the first day of each week, you should each put aside a portion of the money you have earned. ...” 1 Corinthians 16:2 NLT
3. Generous people give sacrificially.
“Jesus sat down near the collection box in the Temple and watched as the crowds dropped in their money. Many rich people put in large amounts. 42Then a poor widow came and dropped in two small coins. 43Jesus called his disciples to him and said, “I tell you the truth, this poor widow has given more than all the others who are making contributions. 44For they gave a tiny part of their surplus, but she, poor as she is, has given everything she had to live on.” Mark 12:41-44 NLT
*All scriptures are from the NAS Bible unless otherwise noted
