Episode 392: Gratitude

Today's Prayer Meditation is on Generosity

Your love is in me, Father, and because of that love, I express generosity to my brothers and sisters. If they are in need, and I can help, I do. I help them to carry their burdens, and in so doing, I fulfill the law of Christ. 

I do good and share with others and you are pleased with my sacrifices. It's the least I can do, after you gave so much for me. 

Father, I know that when I give, it is given to me. In good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, blessings are poured into my lap. I use a generous measure, and with the measure I use, it is measured to me in return. 

I do not rely on earthly possessions, but I store up a treasure for myself in a purse that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will never fail, that no thief can steal and no moth can destroy. And where my treasure is, there is my heart. 

I do not shut my ears to the cries of the poor. Your word says that when I am kind and lend to the poor, it is as though I am lending directly to you, and you will repay me. And I know that you are always faithful, Father. 

I am not arrogant and I do not put my hope in wealth, which is so uncertain. I put my hope in you, and you richly provide me with everything I need for my enjoyment. I do good, and I am rich in good deeds. I am generous and willing to share. In this way I lay up treasure for myself as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that I may take hold of the life that is truly life.

When I give, it is as a generous gift, not as one grudgingly given. I sow generously and I also reap generously. I give what I have decided in my heart, with prayerful consideration, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for I know that you love a cheerful giver. 

I do not practice my righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. When I give to the needy, I don't announce it or make a big deal out of it. Rather, I do it in secret -- almost as if my left hand doesn't know what my right hand is doing. And you, Father, see what is done in secret and will give me any reward that is due. 

I share generously from the abundant blessings you have given me. And I lack nothing. 
I am generous and lend freely, and even my descendants are a blessing. Good comes to me. My righteousness will endure forever, and you will lift me high in honor. 

You enrich me in every way so that I can be generous on every occasion, and my generosity results in thanksgiving to you, Father. Jesus taught me that it is more blessed to give than to receive. 

I am generous, and you make me prosper. I refresh others, and I am refreshed. 

So be it.

Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing.

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1 John 3:17; Galatians 6:2; Hebrews 13:16; Luke 6:38; Luke 12:33; Matthew 6:21; Proverbs 21:13; Proverbs 19:17; 1 Timothy 6:17-19; 2 Corinthians 9:5-7; Matthew 6:1-4; Proverbs 22:9; Proverbs 28:27; Psalms 37:26; Psalms 112:5; Psalms 112:9; 2 Corinthians 9:11-12; Acts 20:35; Proverbs 11:24-25