Generosity is the habit of giving without expecting anything in return (Wiki)

A clenched fist is one of the saddest images I know.

People grasp desperately, holding on to the little they have and afraid of losing what they have. Certain of impending, inevitable scarcity.

On the surface, this makes sense. But this arises from a mindset of scarcity.

What if there was an abundance mindset instead? A scarcity mindset is a false perspective. What if you had access to Bill Gates, one of the richest men in the world? Not only that, what if Bill Gates was WILLING to give you access to all of his wealth, resources, etc? Would you give?

My favorite definition of Grace is from Joyce Meyers. This definition revolutionized my life. I can’t find the quote but I remember memorizing Grace as ” God is willing to use His infinite resources to meet my needs”.

In other words, there is always more where that came from.

So, we have access to God, or Source, or Spirit… I don’t really care how you describe God. God is Source and Spirit… But the important thing is that you have access to the infinite Source… Even the word “resource” indicates reference to the Source.

Giving is an acknowledgment of the abundant resources God has and that God is willing to use on our behalf. Even though you expect nothing in return, the very act of giving creates a current, a flow in your life.

When you hold onto something, your hand remains occupied. In order to give, You have to be able to unfurl your hand, expose your palm and let go of your grasp.

And when your hands are free, they are available to receive whatever you want.

“Give and it shall be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over will it be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” – Luke 6:38

The most successful people I know are generous people. Look at Oprah. With her Angel Network, Leadership academy, Morehouse scholarships (to name a few), she has changed millions of lives. And, her wealth keeps growing!

What do you have to give? What keeps you from giving? You can overcome the obstacles that keep you from giving. Just remember, you can never out-give God!

Please leave a comment and Share how you intend to practise generosity today.