Welcome back to Biblical Wisdom for Flourishing. This week, we shift our focus to a spiritual practice that’s often overlooked but much needed today—generosity. Not generosity as a random act of kindness, but as an intentional act of worship.
Giving isn’t a sidebar to faith. It is faith in action. When we give, we reflect the nature of a God who gives freely, abundantly, and joyfully.
In 2 Corinthians 9:7, Paul reminds us that “God loves a cheerful giver.” The amount doesn’t matter. The heart does. Jesus affirmed this when He praised the widow who gave two small coins—not because of their value, but because of the faith behind the gift (Mark 12:41–44).
Psychology echoes this biblical truth. Research from Adam Grant and others has found that generosity boosts joy, strengthens relationships, and leads to lasting well-being. The Bible said it centuries ago: “A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed” (Proverbs 11:25).
When we give, we loosen our grip on fear, scarcity, and self-sufficiency. We create space for trust. And that space is where God moves.
Generosity is worship. In the early church, giving was part of how people loved each other and honored God (Acts 4:32–35). Today, when we give—whether time, attention, or resources—we declare that we are stewards, not owners of that which we have been given. That everything we have is a gift.
So here’s your challenge for the week: practice generosity as worship.
This week, try one of the following:
Buy groceries or a meal for someone who could use a lift.
Write and send a note of encouragement.
Give someone your time and undivided attention.
Tithe—or support a cause close to God’s heart.
Make room in your schedule for someone else's need.
And I hope that you can also reflect on these two questions as you start the week:
Where in your life are you holding back from giving?
What would it look like to give not for approval, but as a joyful response to God's goodness?
Generosity doesn’t empty us. It fills us.
This week, let your giving be your worship. Let your open hands become a testimony of the One who gave everything.
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