May 12, 2013: Simplicity – Michael Hidalgo

God is the giver of all good things. Which means the things we have are not really ours. We don’t earn anything – it’s a gift. All of it. So why do we have such a hard time giving? Because we have a dim view of ownership. What we need is not more guilt, or to see the needs of others. Anyone will give if we pour out enough guilt … but God loves cheerful givers. And what makes us more cheerful than receiving a gift. 

You see, our joy comes in first learning how to receive from God. It means cleansing the lens of how we understand possessions, finances, talents and resources. When we understand this, we are then freed to share with any and all who have need. What if we did this? How much more joy would there be in our world?