When they [the Magi] saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. And going into the house they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they presented him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh. Matt. 2:10-11 My purpose is that [...]
Tag Archives: generosity
A Prayer about the Radical Generosity of Grace
November 30, 2012 – 3:57 am
We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God that has been given among the churches of Macedonia, for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part. For they gave according to their means, as [...]
A Prayer about Black and Good Fridays
November 23, 2012 – 3:32 am
So do not worry, saying, “What shall we eat?” or “What shall we drink?” or “What shall we wear?” For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you [...]
A Prayer about Our Wings-Sprouting “Stuff”
June 13, 2012 – 4:49 am
Do not toil to acquire wealth; be discerning enough to desist. When your eyes light on it, it is gone, for suddenly it sprouts wings, flying like an eagle toward heaven. Prov. 23:4-5 But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. 1 Tim. 6:8 But God said to him, ‘Fool! [...]
A Prayer in Praise of Jesus, the Generous Refresher
March 8, 2012 – 4:28 am
One person gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty. A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed. Prov. 11:24-25 Lord Jesus, we cannot read these words without lifting our hearts and hands toward heaven. We cannot read the four words “he who refreshes others” [...]
A Prayer for Engaging with Groans and Hope
January 18, 2012 – 6:17 am
For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now. And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. For in this hope we were saved. [...]
A Prayer for “Cyber Monday”
November 28, 2011 – 5:08 am
We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God that has been given among the churches of Macedonia, for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part. For they gave according to their means, as I can [...]
A Prayer about Feasting with Jesus
August 24, 2011 – 4:43 am
Levi [Matthew] held a great banquet for Jesus at his house, and a large crowd of tax collectors and others were eating with them. But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law who belonged to their sect complained to his disciples, “Why do you eat and drink with tax collectors and sinners?” Jesus answered [...]
A Prayer about Stuff and Contentment
July 11, 2011 – 4:36 am
Do not toil to acquire wealth; be discerning enough to desist. When your eyes light on it, it is gone, for suddenly it sprouts wings, flying like an eagle toward heaven. Prov. 23:4–5 But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if [...]
A Prayer about the Radical Generosity of Grace
February 13, 2011 – 5:05 am
We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God that has been given among the churches of Macedonia, for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part. For they gave according to their means, as I can [...]
