November 9, 2023: Growing In Generosity

"The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed." (Proverbs 11:25, NLT)

If you want to grow in generosity, ask God to give you the desire to be generous to others rather than resenting the time, energy, money, and inconveniences that can be involved. Let me share with you seven practical ways to grow in generosity:

1. To grow in generosity, you must practice being generous. Like most things in life, it takes practice to become good.
   
2. To grow in generosity, you must plan to be generous. "But generous people plan to do what is generous, and they stand firm in their generosity." Isaiah 32:8
3. To grow in generosity, consider the benefits of being generous. Generous people are usually happier, healthier, and more satisfied in life.
4. To grow in generosity, start small. Small acts of generosity make a great impact in people's lives.
5. To grow in generosity, spend time with others who are generous. Ask about their generosity journey.
6. To grow in generosity, be a grateful person, thankful for what you have.
7. To grow in generosity, learn to think about other people. Learn to celebrate their lives. Be kind to strangers. Give time to others.

 
Generosity is not something that happens naturally with most people. Many times, it is taught through relationships. But most times, it is an intentional decision that we make in our lives. “Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves.” (Philippians 2:3, NLT)