“Whoever has a bountiful eye will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor,” Proverbs 22:9 ESV. The opposite of a “bountiful eye” is the eye that only sees what it desires. The selfish heart sees giving as a necessity instead of an honor and blessing. In 1 Chronicle 29:14 we see King David’s heart and learn the key to generosity: “But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to GIVE AS GENEROUSLY as this? Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your hand.” Like David, we must recognize that everything comes FROM GOD and everything belongs TO GOD. Giving is one of the principal ways that God promotes us into sonship and partnership with Him. Giving is evidence of our royal position at the side of our King and Savior. LORD, thank You for Your daily provision and use me to be Your hand extended to others.
“This is the day that the LORD has made, I will rejoice and be glad in it!” Psalm 118:24 ESV. The table is set for a brand-new day. Only God knows exactly what is already prepared for my arrival in it. I must now leave behind days gone by and ready myself for new insight, a higher life, and greater things. Am I up for what today will bring? Only the day will tell, but the One who provides it will also carry me through it. One thing is sure; I will walk upon on sacred footprints since the Alpha and Omega has already trod this moment in advance, sprinkling blessings and divine opportunities throughout. I must pay attention so I don’t miss a thing He has placed along the path. Lord God, Lover of My Soul, today is the day You have made; I am so good with that and already rejoicing in what is to unfold. Lift me in Your arms and carry me through with faith, joy, and purpose.
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