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MAKE A HERE FOR GOOD COMMITMENT
Lord Jesus, You are my all in all. Out of Your abundant love and grace, You willingly gave up everything so that I could be with You forever. Here and now, I joyfully surrender to Your love and give You all of me. I want to be HERE FOR GOOD.
JOURNEY OF A GIVER
Growing in our journey as a giver is less about a specific amount or percentage than it is about the attitude and priorities of our hearts. The goal is to keep taking steps that represent personal growth toward a lifestyle of generosity and sacrifice — one more and more like Jesus. Scripture encourages us to grow in every facet of our walk with Christ, including the grace of giving (2 Corinthians 8:7). We do not grow in this area in order to earn God’s favor by our giving, but our generosity DOES reflect His impact upon our lives and is our expression of thankfulness and Lordship.
AM I AN INTENTIONAL GIVER?
I give sincere thought to how my giving to the work of the Church and Kingdom relates to the other areas where I spend my money. I’ve started making my giving an intentional choice that reflects the priority I put on being an ambassador of God’s purposes. I know and give the amount or percentage I have committed to God. Luke 14:28–35
AM I A SACRIFICIAL GIVER?
I’ve thought quite a bit about the long-term (vs. month-to-month) effects of my generosity. I make short-term decisions about spending (particularly about larger-ticket items) in light of my long-term commitment to have my generosity reflect my faith and God’s interest. 2 Samuel 24:18–25
AM I A LEGACY GIVER?
I recognize the cost Christ paid on the cross for me and the beauty of His Kingdom’s life. I seek to honor God with 100% of who I am and what I have. I don’t literally give everything to God, but I definitely give in a way that challenges and changes me. My giving determines my spending and saving rather than the other way around. 1 Timothy 6:6–9
