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Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Generous to a Fault


"Give to every person that asks you. When a person takes
something that is yours, don't ask for it back."

-- Luke 6:30 (ERV)


KEY THOUGHT:
Our stuff often owns us. We can even get more attached to our stuff
than to the people in our lives. When our things are taken from us, we
can be more concerned about the things than we are about the heart of
the person who took those things. God wants us to be generous with
others, just as he is generous with us. God poured out his grace so
lavishly. Do some people abuse that grace? Absolutely! Is God sorry he
offered us his grace? Absolutely not! Some people will abuse us
financially or take advantage of us in a "deal." Rather than destroying
the reputation of the church and bringing ruin on ourselves through
bitterness, we need to forgive and let go of what anchors us to the
world.


TODAY'S PRAYER:
O Father, give me open hands and an open heart to deal with those
around me generously. Please help me from becoming bitter toward those
who take advantage of me. Help me control my desire for "my justice"
and seek after your grace, mercy, and generosity. In Jesus' name. Amen.