Let’s face it—the holiday season is busy! Between Christmas parties, decorating the house, shopping for gifts, and keeping the kids entertained while school is out, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Amidst the hustle and bustle, it’s important to remember the true gift of generosity.
As the Bible says, “God loves a cheerful giver,” but with so much going on, it’s easy to lose sight of the deep joy and worship found in giving. Whether it’s volunteering at your church, serving at a local shelter, or donating to a nonprofit, it’s easy to forget why generosity is so meaningful.
To help reignite your passion for generosity, here are five books that have inspired our Edify team:
- The Treasure Principle: Unlocking the Secret of Joyful Giving by Randy Alcorn
- Rooting for Rivals: How Collaboration and Generosity Increase the Impact of Leaders, Charities, and Churches by Peter Greer and Chris Horst
- The Generosity Factor: Discover the Joy of Giving Your Time, Talent, and Treasure by Ken Blanchard and S. Truett Cathy
- Giving It All Away…and Getting It All Back Again: The Way of Living Generously by Bill High and David Green
- Gospel Patrons: People Whose Generosity Changed the World by John Rinehart
These books offer wisdom and guidance on returning to the joy of partnering with God in stewardship and generosity.
Here are a few inspiring quotes to reflect on this season:
- “Once we understood that we were giving away God’s money to do God’s work, we discovered a peace and joy we never had back when we thought it was our money.” – The Treasure Principle
- “We are part of a movement that has no end. We are on the same team. Let’s cheer each other on.” – Rooting for Rivals
- “A changed heart is a generous heart. The old way is to desire to have the good things flow toward us. The new way is to want the good things to flow out of us.” – The Generosity Factor
- “We give with joy in our hearts. We give out of our humble circumstances. We give out of our wealth.” – Giving It All Away
- “I believe that when you and I can imagine ourselves on the inside of history’s great movements, then we are on our way to discover our place in the stories yet to be written.” – Gospel Patrons
If the weight of a busy year is taking its toll, we pray that this season will reignite your joy and fill you with the peace that comes from giving.
“We are completely filled with God as Christ’s fullness overflows within us.”
– Colossians 2:10 TPT
Merry Christmas!
