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Billy Graham's Daily Devotion

Be Honest With God

September 8, 2013

God loveth a cheerful giver.
–2 Corinthians 9:7

The greatest blessing of giving is not on the financial side of the ledger but on the spiritual side. You receive a sense of being honest with God. You receive a consciousness that you are in partnership with God—that you are doing something constructive—that you are working with Him to reach the world for Jesus Christ. You are also enabled to hold on to this world’s goods loosely because the eternal values are always in view. How do you give? Is it liberally and cheerfully? Or is it sparingly and grudgingly? If you have been giving God the leftovers of your substance and your life, you have been missing the true joy and blessing of Christian giving and living.

Prayer for the day

Forgive me, almighty God, for so often giving You the leftovers. In my heart I know I can never outgive You.

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6 Comments

Connie says 9.13.2011, 06:45 a.m.

Thank you for blessing so many with your love for Christ! I love giving Him my Time, Talent, and Treasure. Notice these all start with a "T"

Granny says 9.8.2011, 6:09 p.m.

Cheryl, I am going to use your message as my devotion for today. Peace comes when you stop struggling. I really needed to hear this at this particular time. Thanks

Adeline says 9.8.2011, 11:28 a.m.

I am guilty for not tithing as I should, help me God to be honest with You, because everything I have is from You...

Christine says 9.8.2011, 10:27 a.m.

That was a blessing! Thank you.

Cheryl says 9.8.2011, 06:53 a.m.

Hi Dr Graham,God Bless you.Thank you for sharing your heart. Your devotionals are treasures. This past week in my prayer time I felt let to be honest with God because many crazy events happened at once and like illness, finances, family issues came like a whirlwind and when I was still in the storm I realized to let go and tell God what was on my heart and peace came when I stopped struggling. Thank you

Sharon says 9.8.2011, 00:16 a.m.

A true and honest relationship with God is worth more than anything!

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