The Liberal Soul

Proverbs 11:24-25

 
 

24 There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.

 
 

25 The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.

KJV

 
 

I was challenged when I read these verses this morning. God blesses the liberal soul. God wants us to be generous and sharing. If we are, He will bless us for it. There are many ways that we can share with those around us. We can give them a listening ear. We can give our money. We can help them with their work. We can give an encouraging word. These are all ways that we can be liberal with the things that God has given to us. If we remember that everything we have comes from God, it will help us be more willing to share. Sharing should be an everyday experience. We should be living an unselfish life every day. Giving is a lifestyle, not something that we do on Sunday morning.

 
 

Lord, help me to be liberal with all the things that You've given me. Help me to remember that nothing I have is really mine. Help me not to be selfish but to share with others at every opportunity.