Would you like to have the richest blessings of life poured out upon you? Do you desire more loving relationships with dear friends and family? Would you enjoy seeing your world recreated into realms of unlimited possibilities?

Then give abundantly.

There is a simple, yet certain correlation between giving and receiving. " Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again." (Luke 6:38)

Although the result is direct, giving with the expectation of receiving is not the best motive. The formula works however you apply it. But expectant giving doesn't bring the richest blessings. Those come through a deeper soul process.

One of the greatest challenges in life is to overcome our selfish nature. William Wordsworth wrote, "Give all thou canst; high Heaven rejects the lore of nicely-calculated less or more." Don't tie expectations into your giving. Give freely. The person who advertises his good deeds enjoys the immediate reward in the praise of the world, but that's all he gets for his effort.

The ultimate gift was Christ's atonement for all of us. His grace makes it possible for each of us to return to God's presence. Although the gift was freely given, we each choose or refuse to willingly accept it for ourselves.

Giving from the heart is a part of genuine love. It becomes the very nature of a person who has Christ-like love. Caring for others is internal--the right hand is unaware of the deeds of the left.

Giving is an expression of an abundant life. John Wesley said, "Earn all you can, give all you can, save all you can."

Generosity changes lives in endless ways. It literally taps into the powers of heaven, opening up a world of possibilities. It works in relationships, spirituality and work, as well as in areas of time management, finances and wealth. Want to have abundance? Give where you see a need. Do you want love in your life, or happiness or mercy? Give it generously.

With generous giving love flourishes, efforts improve and esteem grows. If nations learned the art of giving, resources would grow instead of diminish. The promises are there, the natural laws in place; the results speak for themselves. All it takes is for an individual to make the sincere effort of giving.

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