DAILY SHOWER February 16, 2023 Devotion and Declarations
Prayer before the Word:
_ O God, I thank You for yet another day. I magnify Your name because You are my God and all I have. Please, use me according to Your will and prosper me in Jesus name, Amen_
TODAY’S TOPIC: Always be generous
Text: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9 (NIV):
"8:1. And now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches.
8:2. Out of the most severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity.
8:3. For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability. Entirely on their own,
8:4. they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints.
8:5. And they did not do as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us in keeping with God's will.
8:6. So we urged Titus, since he had earlier made a beginning, to bring also to completion this act of grace on your part.
8:7. But just as you excel in everything--in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in your love for us--see that you also excel in this grace of giving.
8:8. I am not commanding you, but I want to test the sincerity of your love by comparing it with the earnestness of others.
8:9. For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich."
SHOWER (Reflection):
Today's teaching is encouraging us to excel in giving too. We can give out our time to provide services to society or works of God. We can equally offer our money, legs (walking), connections, speeches or talks, advice, etc. Don't count whatever you loose on your way while giving. You don't give because of what you will receive in return. But you will surely be rewarded abundantly when you give out anything. A hand that gives is always on top, while the hand that receives is always down...a giver does not and will never lack.
PRAYER/DECLARATIONS
1. By the reason of Your anointing O God, I give out everything I have to You. Use me to win more souls in Jesus name, Amen.
2. By the power in the blood of Jesus Christ, my giving must make ways for me wether the enemies like it or not ... In Jesus name, Amen.
3. O God arise, uproot every tree You didn't plant in my life and family, and remember me for excellence ...in Jesus name, Amen.