Why God is the Rightful Owner of All Things

Psalm 24:1-2; 139:13-19; Luke 12:13-21

Week Three Devotional

Scripture: “Tell the Israelites to bring me an offering.  You are to receive the offering for me from everyone whose HEART prompts him to give."  Exodus 25:2 NIV

Prayer: Father God we thank you that you invite us to give to your kingdom work. Thank you that the gifts we give are free will offerings, that we have the privilege of deciding what and how to give. May our hearts be receptive to your will, and may our offerings be acceptable in your sight.

Scripture: “Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”  2 Cor. 9:7 NIV

Prayer: Dear Lord we thank you that you are the joyful God with abundant resources. And thank you that you love it when your people are exuberant cheerful givers. Lord, please give us the faith to make good decisions about our investments into your ministry, and that we might give whatever our hearts tell us to, whether it’s our time, talents, or money.