214. Summer of Abundance Week 11: Give What You've Got
We have more to give than we realize.
What if God asked you to give away something you dearly loved? Julie shares a story of how God asked this of her, her struggle, and what she did in response. We discuss the eleventh element of abundant living in this episode: Faithful Generosity. It's a must if we desire to live the abundant life. It's more than what you think. Join Abundant Life Mentor, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective, a lighthearted inspiration, and Biblical insight, all in about 15 minutes (guest shows are longer). Each episode will lift your spirits and equip you to be a light in this world. Find extra encouragement at julielefebure.com/resources/.
What if God asked you to give away something you dearly loved? Julie shares a story of how God asked this of her, her struggle, and what she did in response. We discuss the eleventh element of abundant living in this episode: Faithful Generosity. It's a must if we desire to live the abundant life. It's more than what you think. Join Abundant Life Mentor, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective, a lighthearted inspiration, and Biblical insight, all in about 15 minutes (guest shows are longer). Each episode will lift your spirits and equip you to be a light in this world. Find extra encouragement at julielefebure.com/resources/.
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Welcome to week 11 of our Summer of Abundance series on the Encouragement for Real Life Podcast. We're journeying together through this 12-week series this summer as we learn how to embrace the abundant life Jesus came to give us. We've explored so much in this series: ten elements of abundant living! Which has been your favorite so far? In today's episode we explore number 11: Faithful Generosity. It's more than we think it is and it greatly impacts abundant living. Give what you've got is a great motto to live by. Without further delay, let's get into this episode!
I remember the moment well. It was one of those when I knew God was speaking to my heart. It wasn't an audible voice, but more of a goose-bumpy, bold prodding from within. I guess you could say, I heard in my Spirit, "give your necklace to her." Huh? Of course, I questioned. What? What do you mean, give my necklace to her? I remember looking down at the silver chain draped around my neck which held a small suspended silver cross. Still questioning, if I was supposed to give the necklace--may favorite one--to the friend I was with? Really, God?
I share the full story in the episode and what God did in my heart that day.
God gives us opportunities to be generous--or not. Give what you've got may not mean what you think.
Our eleventh element of abundant living is faithful generosity. It's more than what we think it is. For some of us, generosity comes easily, and for others of us, it's a struggle. When we think of generosity, we often think of being generous with money, right? But God’s definition is so much bigger. He calls us to give from whatever He’s given us — time, talents, encouragement, resources, and yes, finances. And the good news: He's already given us enough to give.
We discuss Scripture, ways we can implement this element, and the surprise ending of my story.
We have more to give than we realize.
Give what you've got. Stay hopeful. Live the abundant life Jesus came to give you. Thanks for being here. God bless you.
Links in this episode:
- Last week's episode: 213. Summer of Abundance Week 10 Speak Life, Live Full
- 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 NLT
- Acts 20:35 NLT
- Mark 12:41-44 NLT
- John 6:1-14 NLT
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