What’s In Your Wallet?
This time of year has a way of stretching us, doesn’t it? Our time, energy, relationships, and even our finances can feel pulled thin. And when we’re stretched, what’s really in our hearts often rises to the surface. We’re given countless opportunities to give, but the truth is simple: you can only give what you truly possess—and you can only give as the person you truly are.re
If you are a person who is generous of heart, you will be able to give generously. And Scripture is clear, “God loves a cheerful giver.” (2 Corinthians 9:7) Though you may not be able to give much, your abundant heart will carry the gift – and it will minister joy to others.
But if your mindset is shaped by scarcity—if your heart feels tight, protective, or fearful—then giving can feel more like a loss than a blessing. Proverbs warns us that a stingy heart clouds even good actions. (Proverbs 23:6–7)
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So while this is often called a cheerful season, it’s also a revealing one. It exposes the longings, hurts, ...
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