Trash

This post is inspired by a scene in a movie (Coming to America) and a couple friends that share similar comedic  “goofyness”  (Craig and Cindy )…….In the scene, the characters are at a special church service and the time comes to take an offering for a special cause/need.  As the offering containers are being passed through the rows, one gentleman who is so consumed in the singing/entertainment(term loosely used)- he places his trash in the offering plate.  Another character quickly confronts him on what he has done and get’s the response….”I thought is was the trash”………..This prompts me to consider this--how does my heart/attitude reflect my giving?, whether it be time, alms/money, service.  When I am giving am I doing it cheerfully or is my attitude “trash”- giving something because I feel compelled to/or have to in order to satisfy a commandment.  A genuine giving heart does so because we can (through what God has given us).  We give through denying ourselves-our best, first fruits…..not the leftovers (or the trash).  Giving/serving is an attitude of joy, thanksgiving, praise, honor and glory.  When we reach a mature giving attitude, we do so joyfully to help others and to spread the Good News.  Whatever we give, is not our own......It's God's gift/blessing He has entrusted us with to serve Him/others.  Blessings in your pursuit.......TO