Sad Seed?

2 Corinthians 9:7
"Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver."

God doesn't want sad seed! For God to bless your giving it has to be done with joy, out of your heart, and unto God, not unto man.

I often think a sign, HANDLE WITH PRAYER, should be near when you give. The spirit in which you give is the most important part of giving. You clothe your gift . . . whatever it is . . . in your spirit, and it reflects you. Without a doubt, the spirit and attitude of your giving are powerful influences in your receiving.
Note: "Seed-Faith Scriptures" with personal commentary by Oral Roberts (1972).

Dorothy: Wow! That was a powerful statement from Oral Roberts. It touched my heart. Here's why. On Sunday morning, August 14th, we were at Illinois Deaf Camp and were planning to give the registration fee with lunch meals for Tony and me. But the registration fee was returned to us since attending Sunday morning service was free.

During the service, they announced that the Illinois Deaf Camp was $500 short and need it advance for next year reservation for the deaf camp. So with the registration fee given back to us, Tony and I gladly put in the offering along with many others who also were glad to help by giving. Then later on when I read, "The way you give is important" has really touched my heart that God doesn't want sad seed! God loves a cheerful giver.

The word, seed means we plant something that we are to expect harvest of blessing from God. A farmer knows that without planting the seeds, there would be no harvest.

So trust God today!

Dorothy