James 1:5 If any of you is lacking in wisdom, ask God, who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly, and it will be given you.
Like most people, I like to think that I'm a pretty generous person. I give financially to my congregation, to other church organizations, and to other organizations that I support. I give my time to friends and neighbors. When people ask for something, my first response is yes - I want to give. I want to help.
And sometimes it's just exhausting. Sometimes, I admit, I get tired of it all. I get tired of giving to others and want to just say "no" to something so I can hide in my house and read a good book.
Good thing I'm not God, isn't it? God, as opposed to you and I, gives "to all generously and ungrudgingly." God gives to all - whether they fit the list of things we like or not. God gives generously - not just enough, but an over-abundance. And God gives ungrudgingly - never holding back, never wanting to hold back.
Thanks be to God!
In Christ,
Pastor Seth
This weekend is the final weekend of our summer worship schedule: 5 pm Saturday and 9 am Sunday. Visit http://www.allsaintspalatine.org for full calendar and newsletter.
Thursday, August 30, 2012
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