Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7
“While people of all walks of life can be generous, Christian giving is unique because:
• It is the Christian’s genuine response to Jesus’ own gift
• It is cheerful, growing out of joy, not guilt or compulsion
• It is thoughtful
Cheerful givers are those who begin by deciding in their hearts to give. That means thoughtfully considering how God is calling them to share their blessings with others.”
Twice in the past ten days, I crossed paths with Jeff Gott, SVP of generosity at WaterStone. I appreciate the work God is doing through him and his colleagues to facilitate cheerful Christian giving. To read more, download the free ebooklet from them at: Intelligent Giving: Maximize Your Gifts for God. I resonate with WaterStone’s emphasis on the uniqueness of Christian giving: it’s our joy-filled response to Jesus’ generosity to us.