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Grace + Glory: 7 Days of Experiencing God’s Astounding Generosity

Louie Giglio

A Generous Kingdom

Day 3

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Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

2 Corinthians 9:7

As we come to life in Jesus, we are invited to become radically generous people. We aren't called to simply give away our leftovers-the few unallocated dollars in the budget or the clothes we've outgrown.

Instead, we are called to give our firstfruits. To bring forth our best and give it sacrificially, to the extent that it will actually seem foolish to the world. Why?

Because Jesus modeled that kind of generosity. He set the example, and who are we not to follow in the footsteps of our Savior?

Gratitude is the wellspring of generosity. When you receive the grace of Jesus and acknowledge you did nothing to earn His love, the only response you can have is thankfulness that turns into worship.

Pray that God would release the grip you have on your possessions. Ask Him to remind you of His grace, given so freely. The more time you spend with Him in His Word and in prayer, the more grateful you will become.

Prayer

God, help me to see Your salvation as the foundation of my gratitude. Thank You for Your generous joy, peace, and hope that overflow in my heart.

Scripture References

28Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe,
29for our “God is a consuming fire.”
9This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him.
7Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
4what is mankind that you are mindful of them,

human beings that you care for them?

12I will consider all your works

and meditate on all your mighty deeds.”

13Your ways, God, are holy.

What god is as great as our God?

6Let everything that has breath praise the
Lord
.

Praise the

Lord
.

18give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

Louie Giglio
Louie Giglio
Louie Giglio is the Visionary Architect and Director of the Passion Movement, comprised of Passion Conferences, Passion City Church, Passion Publishing and sixstepsrecords, and the founder of Passion Institute.