2 Corinthians 9:6–12 (NLT)
Remember this:A farmer who plants only a few seeds will get a small crop.
But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop.
You must each decide in your heart how much to give.
And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure.
“For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.”
And God will generously provide all you need.
Then you will always have everything you need
and plenty left over to share with others.
As the Scriptures say,
“They share freely and give generously to the poor.
Their good deeds will be remembered forever.”
For God is the one who provides seed for the farmer
and then bread to eat.
In the same way,
he will provide and increase your resources
and then produce a great harvest of generosity in you.
Yes, you will be enriched in every way
so that you can always be generous.
And when we take your gifts to those who need them,
they will thank God.
So two good things will result from this ministry of giving—
the needs of the believers in Jerusalem will be met,
and they will joyfully express their thanks to God.
Here is God’s vision for finances: giving with a cheerful heart.
Today I wrote a song based on this passage.I picked up my guitar, received a melody, played it, sang it, recorded it, and posted it.
Here is what I want to sing about God’s vision for finances.
Song text (English)
Give with a cheerful heart.
Live with a cheerful heart.
Give much and receive God’s grace.
Give with a cheerful heart.
Live with a cheerful heart.
Give much and receive abundantly.
Whoever gives becomes a helper.
Whoever gives brings honor to God.
Praise and lift up His name.
Whoever gives serves another.
Whoever gives will receive.
Whoever gives with a cheerful heart overflows.
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