Life Plan Devotion #147 [It's All About Him]
Hi, Everyone.
I realized that I had one more very important point to make before wrapping up the mini-series on giving, so it is today's devotion.
I have a prayer request. I know that the Lord will manifest healing in my thyroid, but until then, this fatigue is really difficult to handle. I need energy and mental clarity, to be able to write the new devotions. Please pray for me, especially today, as I attempt, once again, to write. This is God's project.
Please pray for those having surgery today, as well as for those who are recovering from surgery. Pray for all those who are hurting today, for God's comfort and peace. Thanks for praying, everyone.
Life Plan Devotion #147 [It's All About Him]
II Corinthians 9:11 "You will be made rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God" (NIV).
In connection with the Kingdom principle of sowing and reaping, we have learned that
1) One's harvest is in proportion to the amount of seed sown.
2) Giving is a "matter of the heart," and must be done thoughtfully, prayerfully, and decisively.
3) God blesses the giver, so the giver can give more.
4) Generous givers are remembered, forever.
Today, let us look at the final point of this portion of II Corinthians 9:6-11. In the King James Version, verse 11 says, "Being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God."
The Greek word for "enriched" is “ploutizō" and it means "to make wealthy." The Greek word for "bountifulness" is “haplotēs" and it means "sincerity (without self-seeking), generosity, liberality." The Greek word for "thanksgiving" is “eucharistia" which means gratitude: act, grateful language (to God, as an act of worship):--thankfulness (giving of) thanks; thanksgiving."
God blesses givers, in every way, for their generosity that flows from a sincere, selfless act of giving. Yes, God gives to givers, so the giver can give more, and God provides for the needs of the giver. The ultimate purpose of the gift and the giver, however, is to produce, within the giver and the recipients of the gifts, gratitude to God and worshipful giving of thanks.
Oh, can you see that, truly, it is all about Him! Godly giving begins and ends with God. He prompts, He instructs, He enables, He provides, He blesses, and He deserves all the praise. We can do nothing, especially give to others, without Him.
Be a giver God can bless, for "You will be made rich in every way. Then you can always give freely...your many gifts [taken] to the people who need them. And they will give thanks to God" (NIRV).
What this has to do with weight loss: Yesterday, I received a message from a friend, and she talked about thinking about how blessed we are (each of us). I don't think we do that enough. Do you? God has richly given us all things to enjoy, yet how many do we take for granted. Take some time out for gratitude today. Even with regard to your weight-loss journey, you are surely blessed with those who help you. Give thanks to God for each person who has walked this path with you. Give thanks to God for His abiding presence and help, too.
Confession:
I am a giver. God makes me wealthy in every way, so I can be generous in every way. I thank God and worship Him with great praise, as do those He enables me to help.
Blessings,
Mary
I realized that I had one more very important point to make before wrapping up the mini-series on giving, so it is today's devotion.
I have a prayer request. I know that the Lord will manifest healing in my thyroid, but until then, this fatigue is really difficult to handle. I need energy and mental clarity, to be able to write the new devotions. Please pray for me, especially today, as I attempt, once again, to write. This is God's project.
Please pray for those having surgery today, as well as for those who are recovering from surgery. Pray for all those who are hurting today, for God's comfort and peace. Thanks for praying, everyone.
Life Plan Devotion #147 [It's All About Him]
II Corinthians 9:11 "You will be made rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God" (NIV).
In connection with the Kingdom principle of sowing and reaping, we have learned that
1) One's harvest is in proportion to the amount of seed sown.
2) Giving is a "matter of the heart," and must be done thoughtfully, prayerfully, and decisively.
3) God blesses the giver, so the giver can give more.
4) Generous givers are remembered, forever.
Today, let us look at the final point of this portion of II Corinthians 9:6-11. In the King James Version, verse 11 says, "Being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God."
The Greek word for "enriched" is “ploutizō" and it means "to make wealthy." The Greek word for "bountifulness" is “haplotēs" and it means "sincerity (without self-seeking), generosity, liberality." The Greek word for "thanksgiving" is “eucharistia" which means gratitude: act, grateful language (to God, as an act of worship):--thankfulness (giving of) thanks; thanksgiving."
God blesses givers, in every way, for their generosity that flows from a sincere, selfless act of giving. Yes, God gives to givers, so the giver can give more, and God provides for the needs of the giver. The ultimate purpose of the gift and the giver, however, is to produce, within the giver and the recipients of the gifts, gratitude to God and worshipful giving of thanks.
Oh, can you see that, truly, it is all about Him! Godly giving begins and ends with God. He prompts, He instructs, He enables, He provides, He blesses, and He deserves all the praise. We can do nothing, especially give to others, without Him.
Be a giver God can bless, for "You will be made rich in every way. Then you can always give freely...your many gifts [taken] to the people who need them. And they will give thanks to God" (NIRV).
What this has to do with weight loss: Yesterday, I received a message from a friend, and she talked about thinking about how blessed we are (each of us). I don't think we do that enough. Do you? God has richly given us all things to enjoy, yet how many do we take for granted. Take some time out for gratitude today. Even with regard to your weight-loss journey, you are surely blessed with those who help you. Give thanks to God for each person who has walked this path with you. Give thanks to God for His abiding presence and help, too.
Confession:
I am a giver. God makes me wealthy in every way, so I can be generous in every way. I thank God and worship Him with great praise, as do those He enables me to help.
Blessings,
Mary
"Don't tell God how big your storm is; tell your storm how BIG your God is!"
ObesityHelp Support Group Leader and Support Group Coach
ObesityHelp Support Group Leader and Support Group Coach
Mary,
Thanks so much for fighting thru the physical to deliver yet another powerful message. It is my prayer that the Lord's healing virtue surrounds and seals you. You are a wonderful gift and the true testiment of giving from what God has blessed you with. Your gift of love not only for the Word of God but for God himself is outstanding. Through your obedience, even though I know you don't "feel" like it will be the testimony for your healing. I am praying with you that God restores you and that ever cell in your body be lined up for His glory.....God will not withhold anything from you...it is apparent in your dedicaiton to the body of Christ that you are standin uprightly. Be blessed this day!
Chana
HW 268/SW 262/GW 150
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