As we enter a season of reflection and stewardship, we return again to gratitude, not as an obligation, but as a response. When we recognize that all we have is a gift, giving becomes a joy instead of a chore.
Gratitude grows generosity because it changes how we see what we have. Time becomes something to share. Money becomes something to steward. Energy becomes something to offer. Gratitude moves us from hoarding to hospitality.
At Bethel, we don’t give because we have to. We give because we get to, because we are part of something bigger than ourselves. Our giving — of time, of resources, of love — is an act of worship and a declaration that God’s abundance is for everyone.
Reflect
As you reflect this week, ask: What do I have to offer? Where can I serve? Where can I give from a place of joy, not pressure? Pray about how your life can be a gift to others.
What shall I return to the Lord for all his goodness to me?
Psalm 116:12
In our 6-week series, Grateful People: Living Thanks Together, we’re reflecting on gratitude, generosity, and stewardship throughout the Thanksgiving season.
This is the third post; join us each week for additional thoughts and reflections on what it means to be a Grateful People who are Living Thanks Together. If you’ve missed any of the previous posts, you can find them here:
