Godly giving has no strings attached.

Giving....is it real giving or does our giving have strings attached? When we give to others do we expect something in return? Do we get upset when our giving is not met with fulfilled expectations from the receiver? Do we expect he receiver to fulfill our 10 item task list, now that we have given?

Giving has to be an act of selfless, heartfelt doing. Christ gave His life for us though we where yet sinners. He gave His life, died for us even though we where still filled with sin and acted immoral, selfish etc.

We have a choice to give. We can say NO. But when we say yes we have to do it with our whole heart. Giving to others is for us....yes for us. We are rewarded for giving to others, when no strings are attached. I am not saying give and pour out your pearls before the swine. But give and let God deal with the result to the receiver.

There is a big difference between giving and enabling. And we should know the difference. But at the same time, if we listen to the fear tactics of the enemy or we are holding on to unforgiveness toward a person in previous times, being taken advantage off by that person, we are hurting ourselves. The enemy loves to wisper into our ear, telling us how undeserving that receiver is. Or how this person we attempt to give to is not fulfilling our expectations and we shouldn't give.  It will destroy a friendship and swings the door wide open for satan to come into the giver's life. Often those who have sin in their life, accuse others of sin. Accusation and lies are from the father of lies and the accuser of the brothers.

So give with a heart of gladness and a will to help. Don't harden your heart toward the person you give but allow God to bring the good result for giver and receiver. And don't make the receiver feel welcome when in fact as giver we are ready to blow, not getting the desired expectation in return. 

Father, we ask today that your will be done, in the giver's life as well as in the receiver's life. AMEN