Giving with a Cheerful Heart: Is Money Your God?

Mornings with the Monticues

Welcome back to another heartwarming episode of "Mornings with the Monticues”! In today's devotion, we dive deep into the topic of grace, specifically "Giving with Grace." Have you ever given with a heart full of grace? We share some personal stories and reflections on this subject.

Our main verse for today is from Deuteronomy 15:10: "Give generously to them and do so without a grudging heart. Then because of this, the Lord your God will bless you in all your work and in everything you put your hand to." It's a beautiful reminder that generosity is rewarded by God in countless ways.

We also discuss the importance of learning generosity from big-hearted souls, like the widow who gave all she had or the disciples who shared their lunch. Generosity is a learned quality, and we can pass it on to others.

Today’s Bible Verses:

Full Devotional: Deuteronomy 15:1-11

Main Verse: “The Lord did not set his affection on you and chose you because you were more numerous than the other peoples, for you were the fewest of all the peoples. But it was because the Lord loved you and kept the oath he swore to your ancestors.” (Deuteronomy 7:7-8)

Today’s Questions:
1. In what ways has God blessed us as a couple? In what ways are we tight fisted about sharing what we have? How can we make our spending and giving reflect our values?

2. Who are some generous people who have helped us along the way? What have we learned from them and how are we becoming like them?

3. What did we learn about money and generosity from our parents? Were those good or bad lessons? What will our children learn from us?

TIMESTAMPS:

00:27 - Reading from Deuteronomy 15:1-11, with a focus on Deuteronomy 15:10.

00:58 - A discussion about having the favor of God and generosity.

02:23 - Mentioning the importance of teaching generosity to children.

02:52 - Discussion about the learned qualities of generosity and graciousness.

03:50 - Reflecting on how generosity is learned from examples like God and one's mother.

04:20 - Continuation of the discussion on learned qualities of generosity.

05:10 - Discussion about how generosity is learned and the impact of witnessing generosity.

06:07 - Reflection on how God has blessed the couple in various ways.

06:34 - Discussion about the blessings received and the farm they moved to.

07:03 - A discussion about God's provision during difficult times and moving to the farm.

07:29 - A mention of the dream about moving to a farm and God's provision.

08:24 - Reflection on the generosity of others who have helped them.

10:12 - Encouraging others to give generously out of a cheerful heart.

10:42 - Discussion about giving in various forms, not just financially.

11:40 - Mentioning various ways to be gracious to others, including listening.

12:10 - Reflecting on the value of money and its role in one's life.

12:39 - A discussion about the blessings and lessons learned from generous people.

13:08 - Mentioning the support received from pastors and others in ministry.

13:38 - Reflecting on the importance of presence and spiritual guidance.

14:06 - Discussion on the importance of instilling values and love for the Lord in children.

15:20 - Mentioning the desire to teach children to be hardworking and values-oriented.

17:48 - Closing remarks and a prayer.

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