Hey everyone,
I’ve been thinking lots about generosity lately, and what it means to be generous. Maybe it’s because I’ve been working on memorizing the last half of 2 Corinthians 9, which talks a lot about generosity. Rather than expound on the entire chapter, which you probably wouldn’t be motivated to read, I decided to simply paraphrase these few verses, as though I was the apostle Paul, writing to all of you in thanks for your generous gifts. So, here it goes:
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Dear supporters,
There’s one thing I’m remembering, and I want to remind you, too. Generous sowing brings a generous harvest, and stingy sowing brings a stingy harvest. So no matter what “generous” means for you, just make sure you do whatever it is that God has put in your heart. But don’t do it out of guilt or because you simply feel like you “should” – because God wants cheerful givers. Plus, you don’t have to be hesitant because God has promised that in ALL things at ALL times He will make ALL grace abound, so that we’ll have ALL that we need and be able to about in ALL good works!
When you give, you’re not only meeting the needs of God’s people in Colombia and my trip, but you’re causing people to turn to God and praise Him. The proof you’ve given of your support is causing G and I to praise God for your works that follow your faith in Him. Because of that, when I pray for you (and I do!), my heart truly feels connected with yours because of the way you’ve shown me God’s grace. Can you believe how God has set this thing up??
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I’m so excited to see how God brings a harvest to those of you who are partnering with me. He will do amazing things!