Extravagant generosity is the last of the Five Practices of fruitful congregations. As I consider what makes generosity extravagant I think about boiled eggs for kids in our community. I think about the people who volunteer at the literacy center and teach kids how to read. I am also blessed by the extravagant generosity of friends in the past who have loaned me their cars, their homes, their Bible to help me grow closer to God.
What do you have that you can share that will bring about a wave of extravagance in your area. I am so blessed when someone offers to share something I didn't even realize I needed until it was offered. Weather you offer your shoulder for someone to cry on, a walk, or a listening ear, these are all forms of extravagant generosity.
Be grateful for the gifts God gives you, you may be able to share more than you think. I know that even when I think I can not share money or even time, something changes in my life to make God's generosity possible. I am blessed to be a blessing and so are you.
God, please open my heart to share with others whatever I have. When I prayed last week to help me walk instead of drive, thank you for that flat tire. Thanks for reminding me what the birds sound like. Thank you for giving me friends to help shower me with your love. Let me know how you want me to share. I will give my best. Amen.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
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