Give to Receive

The WORD today (See http://usccb.org/bible/readings/031714.cfm) reminds me that God never fails to reward us and give us back more than what we gave away.

They say that the more you give, the more you will have. Does not make sense, right? The more you give, the less there will be for you - at least in the worldly sense. But today's gospel tell us otherwise.

Give and gifts will be given to you; a good measure, packed together, shaken down, and overflowing, will be poured into your lap

The filipino translation of the verse says:

Magbigay kayo at kayo'y bibigyan ng Diyos; hustong takal, siksik, liglig, at umaapaw pa ang ibibigay sa inyo.

As you give to and for God, he will return to you more than you give him. The more you give, the more you will receive. Some people say that if you need money, give God money for he will surely reward you 

God cannot be outgiven.

Whatever we give him will surely be returned back to us. The more we give, the more he can give us back, because God can only fill us up when we are empty.

Have a blessed week!

What am I giving to God? How do i give - do i give the best, the first fruits, or just my surplus? Looking back in my life, what situations have I given to God - my time, talent and treasure? In what ways has he rewarded me?

Father God,

Thank you for today. Thank you for another week. Lord I thank you for being generous. Indeed you cannot be outgiven. I pray that you give mea heart that will always be ready and willing to give you my best. Amen.

Blessed day!

In Christ,

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