Day 5

Bruce Miller, author

This week, we are reprinting Chapter 1 of Bruce Miller’s book, Giving: Three Questions. We’ve been answering the question, “Why give?” Today, let’s reflect on what we’ve learned and think about how we’ll apply God’s Word to our lives.

Reflect

Why give? Giving creates joy. You should give because it puts a smile on three faces: God’s, others’ and your own. Give generously to create waves of smiles, a chain reaction of joy. What might that look like? Give generously and watch the smile grow on the face of the other person, feel the smile spread across your face and picture God on his throne in heaven smiling as he watches you give.

Let’s create a joy chain reaction, a wave of smiles.

What holds you back from giving more, more often?
In summary, how would you answer the question, why should you give?

Move to Action

Write out why you will give to God.
Go through your records and figure out the current amount you give in an average month. Then calculate what percentage that amount is of your income. (The point is to face the reality of your current giving so you know where you are)
If you are married, discuss why you give as a couple. (If you have kids at home, involve them in the conversation.)