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Why is it so hard to be generous? Does God REALLY "multiply" when we give?
Real-life testimonies of God's provision & multiplication when we give with generous hearts
Happy Monday, friends!
Today, we‘re diving into a topic that everyone sort of “knows about,” but we’ve found that FEW of us actually “wrestle with” openly, talk about with all its nuances, and offer practical ways forward.
And this topic is generosity.
For some of you, you might think it’s actually pretty “easy” for you to be generous. (In general.)
But for many others, it’s actually pretty scary.
Perhaps you do it out of guilt, obligation, or fear.
Perhaps you can only be generous to others… but not yourself.
Perhaps you want to become more generous… but you aren’t sure what, where, or how to give.
Or perhaps you don’t really see it as a value or priority.
Whatever your attitude might be with generosity, we just wanna reassure you:
If being generous scares you… that’s okay.
Because the tension really is an invitation into a deeper revelation of God’s character and truth, his Kingdom principles, and so much more.
In other words:
It’s a GOOD THING!
Because though most of us know that it's "good" to be generous (financially AND otherwise)... and yet, it can also be challenging to know how (and how MUCH) God actually wants us to live that out in our everyday lives.
Today, we're sitting down with our friend Emily Reed and talking about all things generosity: working through our own fears and the barriers, discovering the powerful ripple effect of generosity, the practical examples and mindset shifts that have helped us most, as well as amazing personal testimonies of how exercising generosity doesn't just change us—but others through us, too.
✨ Episode 21 is OUT NOW ✨
MORE Than Enough!
Testimonies of God's Divine Provision & Multiplication with Emily Reed
💬 Join us for this conversation as we unpack…
What led Emily to work for a homeless shelter after graduating from UC Berkeley
Why does generosity matter so much?
The spiritual stronghold of poverty mentality (especially in wealthy areas)
Redefining "financial responsibility”
An INCREDIBLE testimony of God's MIRACULOUS multiplication!
Navigating the tension between financial responsibility and being boldly generous
How can you tell if the Holy Spirit is leading you to give, or if it's yourself?
Tips for overcoming the fear of giving
"You'll reap what you sow"?
God's abundance and multiplication outside of just finances
Have you ever regretted being TOO generous?
Have you ever regretted not being generous ENOUGH?
The "regret" of not acting in more faith
Tithing & how to know what to give to
The real treasure in Matthew 6:21
What helped Alex overcome his scarcity mindset
Last encouragement for ways to see more of God's provision & multiplication
A prayer for you ❤️
& more…
If you find this episode helpful… please let us know / share your thoughts in the comments! 😍
Hope this blesses you!
❤️ Alex & Grace
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