2 Corinthians 9:7 — “Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.” (KJV)

You know, this verse right here reminds me that giving isn’t just about what leaves our hand — it’s about what lives in our heart. God doesn’t want forced generosity; He wants joyful generosity. The kind that bubbles up because we remember how much He’s already given us.

Think about it — God gave His Son. Jesus gave His life. The Holy Spirit gives us power and peace every single day. So when we give — whether it’s time, love, encouragement, or resources — we’re simply echoing the heart of God.

I’ve learned that cheerful giving isn’t something you fake; it’s something you feel. It’s what happens when gratitude becomes stronger than greed and love overrules fear. You can’t outgive God — but you can reflect Him when you give with joy.

So today, don’t give out of guilt or pressure. Give because your heart’s been touched by grace. Give because you want to, not because you have to.

Because when we give like that — heaven smiles, needs are met, and the joy of the Lord starts multiplying in ways money could never measure.

That’s the kind of giving that changes the world — and it starts right where you are, with a cheerful heart. ❤️

You know, one of the hardest lessons I’ve learned in my walk with Christ is that worship isn’t just what happens on Sunday — it’s what happens every day you wake up and say, “Lord, I’m Yours.”

Romans 12:1 says, “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.”

That phrase — “living sacrifice” — is powerful. In the Old Testament, sacrifices were placed on the altar and consumed by fire. But God doesn’t want us dead; He wants us alive and surrendered. He’s not asking for a one-time offering — He’s asking for a daily devotion. Every thought, every choice, every attitude becomes part of our worship when we live for Him.

So, tomorrow morning, when your feet hit the floor, take a deep breath and whisper, “Lord, I’m Yours again today.” Present yourself — your time, your work, your words — as a living sacrifice. Because real worship isn’t about what we do at church; it’s about who we are when we leave it.

When you live that way — surrendered, thankful, and aware of His mercy — you discover that the altar isn’t a place you visit. It’s a life you live.

You know, there’s something powerful about timing and tone when it comes to the words we speak. Proverbs 25:11 says, “A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.” That’s a poetic way of saying — the right word, spoken at the right time, in the right spirit, is a priceless gift.

Have you ever had somebody say just the right thing when your heart was weary? Maybe it wasn’t a sermon or a speech — maybe it was just a gentle, “I’m praying for you,” or “You’ve got this.” That’s what Solomon’s talking about. Words that don’t just sound good — they do good.

We live in a world full of noise, where people talk at each other more than they talk to each other. But when a believer lets the Spirit guide their speech, our words become like gold — rare, beautiful, and valuable.

So today, before you speak, pause and pray, “Lord, help my words heal, not hurt. Help me to say what needs to be said — not to impress, but to bless.”

Because when grace guides your speech, your conversations become ministry. And somewhere, someone might just hear a word from your lips that God uses to lift their soul.