(S)cripture-
2 Cor. 8:12 For if the willingness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have.
(O)bservation-
We are called to act with generosity toward others and to give freely. However, what is truly important is not the amount of our gift but our willingness to give - this is the measure of a person's true generosity and what God looks for. God doesn't need our money and it is probably better if we don't give at all if the attitude of our hearts is not right. God freely gave us salvation through His Son and made us rich even though we were poor, and we are called to give to others as our means allow and with true generosity so that we can be a blessing to others.
(A)pplication-
When I give anything I will always check the attitude of my heart to make sure it is right before God. I want my gifts to be acceptable to Him. I just need to remember that I need to give according to my means and what is important is true generosity and not the relative size of the gift. God has richly blessed me and I desire to be able to bless others according to what I have been given.
(P)rayer-
Lord God, I thank You so much for my many rich blessings - most importantly for my salvation and gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ. As I have been blessed, help me to give accordingly to be a blessing to others - to always give with a willing heart so that my gifts are acceptable and pleasing to You. Father I give You everything because by Your great love and mercy You sent Jesus to give everything for me - thank You for my new life in Christ and please use me to be a blessing to others. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.
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