How to Live in Abundance - abundance is not about giving to expect something in return. We may feel that we can’t give because others have more than us, we may feel that we can’t give because others have less than us. True abundance comes from knowing God’s outpouring generosity to us – Jesus’ act of generosity in giving up his life as a ransom for many, rewards us the abundance of eternal life and peace with God. We can never ever outgive our kind and generous God. If you want abundance – stay wide, stay open, with hearts ready for generosity

When life is seen through the lens of true generosity, and what we can offer to the world, it changes the way we live.

"Now the One who provides seed for the sower and bread for food will provide and multiply your seed and increase the harvest of your righteousness. 

"You will be enriched in every way for all generosity, which produces thanksgiving to God through us." - 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 (HCSB)

When life is seen through the lens of what we can offer to the world, it changes the way we live.

True abundance comes from knowing God’s outpouring generosity to us.

How can you have more abundance in your life?

It begins with a mindset shift towards generosity.

When life is seen through the lens of what we can offer to the world, it changes the way we live – a kind word to a stranger, offer a listening ear, or buying a drink or meal for a friend.

We can be the mover and shakers of modelling what abundance looks like for others.

Abundance is not about giving to expect something in return. 

Abundance is also not about comparing ourselves to others.

We may feel that we can’t give because others have more than us, but that can lead to jealousy or judgment, and not abundance.

We may feel that we can’t give because others have less than us, but that can lead to guilt or unworthiness.

True abundance comes from knowing God’s outpouring generosity to us – Jesus’ act of generosity in giving up his life as a ransom for many, rewards us the abundance of eternal life and peace with God.

We can never ever outgive our kind and generous God.

If you want abundance – stay wide, stay open, with hearts ready for generosity.

Episode supplied with thanks to Linda Lou

By Chris Witts

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