Often times when people have been in a difficult time in their life they have asked for my prayers. Of course it is always my privilege to pray for someone, especially in difficult times. On occasion though I have asked them to pray for someone else who may be going through something similar or worse than they. Inevitably they have returned saying that praying for another has lightened their burden.
I am certain there are numerous people who have used this phrase but I remember having it impact my life at a very important time when I heard, “GOD WILL NOT BE OUTDONE IN GENEROSITY.” I have found this to be true in my own life so I trust in it and believe in it and so act accordingly in giving of my time, talent and treasure.
Many people are hurting these days. Many are struggling to make ends meet. Unemployment is extremely high. We feel the effects each day as the requests pour in to help people meet their monthly, weekly and daily bills. I know some will think I’m crazy when in difficult times I would recommend we give more, but not sharing our daily bread is giving into despair...and what is needed is faith, trust in a God who will not abandon us nor be outdone in His generosity! Therefore, the more we do for others, the more we can expect to receive.
I know for a fact that there are those reading this that are extremely skeptical. I don’t blame you. I have been there myself. But looking at today’s gospel Jesus wants us to trust in how much He wants to do for us. Perhaps you’re not able to believe this truth. Perhaps your fear is too overwhelming. OK. Then this challenge is for you. TRY IT! Live as if you are want to out-do God’s generosity. Seeing is believing. Give that extra $5 or $10 or $20. Watch what happens. Trust! Your life will never be the same! Your life will never be better!
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