Why GIVE?

Generosity isn’t just a nice word or virtue. It also happens to be true that when we give, we have increased energy, empathy, and happiness. In fact, studies show that on the five key indicators of wellbeing, people who regularly give score significantly higher than those who don’t.

The benefits of a generous life are demonstrative, verifiable and authentic. At the end of the day we seem to be hard-wired to give. That’s the way God created us. God, the original giver, the one who held nothing back invites us to participate in the joy of giving.

But how much? That’s up to you. While there is a rich history on tithing (giving 10%) throughout the Bible we recognize that there are some seasons in our lives where 10% is aspirational and then for some of us there are seasons when 10% is the minimum of what God has blessed us to give.

The most important thing is to be prayerful. And intentional. Generosity doesn’t just happen. It’s a focused and disciplined way of living out our response to God’s grace in our lives. So, prayerfully look at what you’ve been given and give generously.

“give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down,

shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap.

For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.”

(Luke 6:38)