October 2nd, 2025
by James Riggs
by James Riggs
Mid-Week Devotional: Give All You Can
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7–8 – “Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.”
Reflection
On Sunday we talked about generosity—not just giving some, but giving all you can. That doesn’t mean emptying your wallet or neglecting your family’s needs. It means living with a heart posture that says, “All I am and all I have belongs to God.”
We often think of giving in terms of money, but “all you can” includes your time, energy, words, attention, and presence. When you slow down long enough to really listen to a friend, when you serve someone without expecting anything in return, when you choose to forgive instead of holding on to bitterness—you’re giving all you can.
Generosity isn’t measured by the size of the gift but by the size of the sacrifice. The widow in Luke 21 gave two small coins, but Jesus said she gave more than all the rest because she gave from her heart. The same is true for us: God delights in cheerful, wholehearted generosity.
Mid-Week Challenge
Lord, You gave everything for us. Teach us to live with open hands and open hearts. Help us to give all we can—our time, energy, resources, and love—so that others may see You in us. May our generosity bring joy to others and glory to Your name. Amen.
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7–8 – “Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.”
Reflection
On Sunday we talked about generosity—not just giving some, but giving all you can. That doesn’t mean emptying your wallet or neglecting your family’s needs. It means living with a heart posture that says, “All I am and all I have belongs to God.”
We often think of giving in terms of money, but “all you can” includes your time, energy, words, attention, and presence. When you slow down long enough to really listen to a friend, when you serve someone without expecting anything in return, when you choose to forgive instead of holding on to bitterness—you’re giving all you can.
Generosity isn’t measured by the size of the gift but by the size of the sacrifice. The widow in Luke 21 gave two small coins, but Jesus said she gave more than all the rest because she gave from her heart. The same is true for us: God delights in cheerful, wholehearted generosity.
Mid-Week Challenge
- Ask yourself daily: What can I give today that will bless someone else?
- Pick one area this week—your words, your time, or your resources—and intentionally give more than you normally would.
- Pray before you give: “Lord, all I have is Yours. Show me where and how I can give all I can today.”
Lord, You gave everything for us. Teach us to live with open hands and open hearts. Help us to give all we can—our time, energy, resources, and love—so that others may see You in us. May our generosity bring joy to others and glory to Your name. Amen.
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