10/01/2026
SEPTEMBER 30
~Gracious Giving~
Since you excel in so many ways in your faith, your gifted speakers, your knowledge, your enthusiasm, and your love from us-I want you to excel also in this gracious act of giving.
2 CORINTHIANS 8:7 NLT
God loves when we use our gifts with confidence. We each have something beautiful to offer the body of Christ. Some of us are speakers, encouragers, teachers, and prophets. It's wonderful to excel in these good gifts. However, there are character traits of God that we should all exemplify. Generosity isn't limited to our specific gifts or talents. Everyone can grow in the gracious act of giving.
God is generous. His example is the one we follow. When we live with open hearts and hands, we reflect the generosity of God. There is so much love in the gracious act of giving. It is an opportunity to experience the powerful kindness of God in new ways and to keep our hearts soft in compassion.
Gracious God, I want to be more like you. Grow my heart in generosity. Show me opportunities to share what I have. I want to excel in gracious giving.