2 Corinthians 9:4a For if any Macedonians come with me and find you unprepared, we—not to say anything about you—
I remember a page from a Precious Moments coloring book when I was young: Two smiling kiddos, a boy and a girl, with a wagon full of adorable puppies, ringing a doorbell, presumably to give said puppies away, to share the cuteness with others. The caption read: God loves a cheerful giver.
2 Corinthians 9:4b …would be ashamed of having been so confident.
I spoke yesterday about my scarcity mindset. I have no idea what that issue is rooted in, but it often causes my giving to be less than cheerful. There are lots of careful calculations involved. It’s not that I don’t want to be generous. I do. I just don’t want to be without, either. Even to type that statement makes me feel terrible, and I know God is calling me, yet again, to deal with this issue.
2 Corinthians 9:5a So I thought it necessary to urge the brothers to visit you in advance and finish the arrangements for the generous gift you had promised.
Precious Savior, Thank You that You supply all my needs. Thank You for once again bringing this matter of cheerful giving to my attention. Help me to deal with it so that I can be a cheerful giver, so that I can give without worrying about whether I will be lacking. Help me, Jesus. Amen.
2 Corinthians 9:5b Then it will be ready as a generous gift, not as one grudgingly given.
Have a blessed day.