They say the world is made up of givers and takers. We all like to think of ourselves as givers, but do you really like to give? I think giving people are the best people I know. They love to give. More than their monetary gifts, they are defined by how they give encouragement, their time, and the way they value others.
I think people who have learned the lesson of generosity are happier than others. Research says they generally live longer and are less depressed than folks who don’t give. They are happy year round because they are generous year round. Generosity is their lifestyle.
The very best giving is not an obligation or duty. The gospel commands us to give out of joy, not compulsion. Generous people know that giving blesses the heart.
Giving isn’t a just monetary act. It’s a conviction of the heart. Generosity marks our character. It becomes who we are. Think about this: how would your day be different if you purposely and intentionally made it your goal to look for ways to live generously? Perhaps being generous is the very reason we were created, to give everything we have, our very life dedicated to something other than ourselves.
Think about the giving people in your life. Think about how they value you and value others. Think about the impact they make in the world around them.
The purpose of Go Light Our WorldTM is to help others realize how much God gave and to inspire others to develop the habit of giving in a way that brings more people to Him. We are so thankful for the one-time and recurring gifts that help us carry out our mission to reach the lost and disadvantaged, the poor and the oppressed. If you haven’t made a year-end tax-deductible gift we invite you to visit our giving page. We pledge to use your funds wisely to bring the practical love of Jesus to those in greatest need. We also welcome you to join our daily prayer team!
Beyond that, we hope you will be inspired to dedicate your life to giving, not only monetarily but in the attitude of your heart. It’s said we make a living by what we earn but we make a life by what we give.
Be blessed in bearing the mark of generosity.
