Open HandedSample

Have you ever found yourself staring at the night sky on a clear evening? Away from the city lights and the noise of your everyday life, when you can just look up and see the stars shining brighter than you thought possible? It’s magical! What’s cool is that you aren’t just seeing one bright shining star peeking through the darkness. No, you’re seeing thousands of stars all illuminating the night sky together. Our generosity toward others works similarly. Each act of service we generously offer to others is like one of those stars piercing the darkness. The more we serve and care for others open-handedly, the more that light will shine. And this isn’t just any light; it’s the light of God at work in the world. It’s the light that shines in even the darkest of spaces. And it’s a light we get to help shine on others when we use what we have to help meet their needs. In this way, generosity is so much more than just an act of service; it’s a chance to step into the story God is writing in the world and shine His light on others when we do.

Today, work on memorizing this verse. Let it motivate you toward generosity, not just to help someone else but to shine God’s light and love on the world around you when you do.