Give and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, it will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. Luke 6:38

Have you ever felt guilty for having so much in this world? I sometimes do I must admit. We live in a nice home, drive a nice car and have more than enough nice clothes to wear. Did you catch the word nice here? Everything I have is more than nice! We always have food on the table and something to share. And this is just a very small percentage of what God has given our family!

Yes, I know God is faithful. And I also know that I am to give and keep on giving. And this has me wondering – Lord, do I give enough? My heart aches for people – for children who do not have decent clothing to wear or the school supplies they need. I ache for parents who struggle to keep food on the table and cannot buy gifts at Christmas or birthdays for their children.

But again, God is faithful. And He will direct my heart to clear out those stuffed closets. He will stir my heart to give what I can and should be giving. I am grateful for everything I have and for such a faithful God. And I am thankful that He fills my heart with compassion and a spirit of generosity for His people.

Yet, there are those days my heart still aches for others, but I know God will use what He has given our family for His good and the good of His people! It calls me to continue giving. To Him be the Glory!