Brought To You By Journey Church; Pastor James Greer
Generosity doesn’t happen by accident. It’s not just an emotional response—it’s a spiritual decision. When we give generously with intention and purpose, we align ourselves with the heart of God and step into His promises.
“But generous people plan to do what is generous, and they stand firm in their generosity.” — Isaiah 32:8 (NLT)
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The Heart Behind True Generosity
God is not just looking at what we give—but how and why.
It’s not about the amount—it’s about the attitude and intention behind it.
• Generosity reflects a heart that trusts God.
• It shows we believe God is our source—not our salary.
• It reveals that we understand we are blessed to be a blessing.
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Examples of Purposeful Generosity
Scripture is filled with stories of people who gave on purpose:
• Abraham was blessed to bless nations (Genesis 12:2–3).
• The widow at Zarephath gave her last meal—and received God’s miraculous provision (1 Kings 17).
• The boy with five loaves and two fish gave what he had—and God multiplied it to feed thousands (John 6).
They weren’t wealthy. They were willing.
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What’s Your Purpose in Giving?
Here are a few powerful, biblical purposes behind our giving:
• To honor God first (Deuteronomy 14:23)
• To tithe and secure provision (Malachi 3:10–11)
• To store up eternal rewards (Matthew 6:19–20)
• To break the grip of greed (1 Timothy 6:17–18)
• To bless others and be used by God (2 Corinthians 9:11)
When you plan your generosity, you’re also planning for God to be generous to you (Luke 6:38).
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The Kingdom Way to Give:
• Plan it: Make generosity part of your financial rhythm.
• Prioritize it: Give to God first, not last.
• Persevere in it: Keep giving even when it stretches you.
This is the Kingdom economy—and it never runs dry.
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Final Encouragement:
If you’re waiting to feel generous, you’ll rarely follow through. Generosity starts with a decision.
Give intentionally. Give prayerfully. Give purposefully.
And as you do, remember:
You can’t outgive God. He’s not trying to take from you—He’s trying to bless through you.
