“To be generous is to offer what we have, whether in moderation or in abundance, to those in need. Being generous does not always depend on finances. We show generosity by using our various giftedness: generosity with on-going forgiveness; generosity with our love, attention and compassion; generosity with moments of attentive listening; and generosity with whatever it takes to help another discover not only the love of God, but personal encouragement in the transformational experience toward Christlikeness.”
Diana Bennett, Director of Emmaus, Leadership Transformations, Inc., in “The Discipline of Generosity” the 24th edition of Silenco, December 2014.
During Advent we celebrate the first coming of Jesus. In His earthly ministry, He was generous to forgive, show compassion, listen, and love. To train ourselves to live this way throughout the year, this Advent season let’s practice the discipline of generosity in all we do, so that we look like Christ wherever we go…generously forgiving, showing compassion, listening, and loving.