DAILY SHOWER August 21, 2022 Devotion and Declarations
Prayer before the Word:
_ O God, my King, my Your name be highly glorified for the gift of life. Forgive my trespasses. Please, show me Your way, and assist me to follow it to the end in Jesus name, Amen_
TODAY’S TOPIC: Give as you will be gifted
Text: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 (NIV):
"9:6. Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.
9:7. Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
9:8. And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.
9:9. As it is written: "He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever."
9:10. Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness.
9:11. You will be made rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.
9:12. This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of God's people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God.
9:13. Because of the service by which you have proved yourselves, men will praise God for the obedience that accompanies your confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity in sharing with them and with everyone else.
9:14. And in their prayers for you their hearts will go out to you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you.
9:15. Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!"
SHOWER (Reflection):
Giving is a special teaching you will love to listen to. The philosophy behind it is that it makes you a leader. A giver is always on top just as your hand is always up when giving. Again, when you give, you will receive as well. Hence, bible says we should not make it a must to people to give. Meaning we should allow people to make up their minds go give or not. And allow people to give whatever their hearts urge them to give. Give this a thought. Give it a trial. You will be surprised to learn a lot and go higher in life.
PRAYER/DECLARATIONS
1. O God, make me a giver with faith so that I receive bountifully in Jesus name, Amen.
2. I shall always give. My gifts shall uplift and make ways for me in Jesus name, Amen.
3. Jesus give His life for me to be redeemed. Therefore, I will not lack anything good I desired in Jesus name, Amen.