Generosity as Worship: Living With Open Hands (Revisit) | Ep. 33

When we hear the word generosity, most of us probably think about money. We may wonder whether we give enough, whether we tithe, or whether we are doing what God expects of us financially. But generosity reaches much further than what leaves our bank account.

In this episode, Nino and Maria explore what it means to be generous with our time, our talents and our treasure. They talk about the difference between giving out of obligation and allowing generosity to become an intentional act of worship. They also reflect on the humility required to receive another person’s generosity and recognize that God may be using someone else to bless us.

The conversation moves from the spiritual to the practical as they discuss prioritizing time with God, discovering talents we may not recognize in ourselves and planning ahead so we are prepared when an opportunity to help someone appears.

In the Ask the Coach segment, Nino and Maria respond to a couple who feel as though they are not on the same page. They explore why agreement begins with honest communication, understanding what each person believes and creating enough room to listen without immediately trying to prove who is right.

As we close our Christmas in July conversations, this episode brings us back to the deeper reason we prepare. Planning is not only about avoiding financial stress. It can create the freedom to respond generously when God places an opportunity in front of us.

CHALLENGE OF THE WEEK 

Choose one intentional act of generosity this week.

It may involve your time, your talent, your treasure or some combination of the three. You might spend unhurried time with someone who needs you, use one of your abilities to serve another person, give financially or begin setting something aside so you are prepared when an opportunity appears.

Whatever you choose, decide what you will do and follow through. Be intentional about it, not so you can receive recognition, but so your generosity can become an act of worship.

If you’d like to continue these conversations with others who are pursuing faithful stewardship, we’d love to have you join the Christ Centered Stewardship Facebook Group. 

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Hosted by Nino Villa and Maria Casillas