By Erin Cackler, mission development minister

Through divine grace and wisdom, this faith community has been given abundant gifts, resources, and opportunities to equip it to become such a people.

(Part 1)

Generosity is more than an action; it is a way of being that reflects God’s abundant love. In a world shaped by scarcity and transaction, true generosity invites us into abundance and connection. It is not about obligation but about allowing what we receive to naturally flow into the lives of others.

In Community of Christ, generosity is an expression of whole-life stewardship—using our entire lives to bring about God’s purposes on Earth. Everything we have—our time, talents, testimony, and treasures—is entrusted to us by God to be shared in ways that bring healing and hope. But stewardship is not just about what we return to God; it is also about how we use what we keep. Whole-life stewardship expands generosity beyond isolated actions into a daily way of living, ensuring that every aspect of our lives reflects God’s purposes. Instead of asking only what we will give back, it calls us to consider how we use everything in ways that remain faithfully focused on God’s mission.

When we truly receive God’s love, generosity becomes a natural response—not just in our giving, but in the way we live, make choices, and care for creation and one another.

To illustrate this, imagine:

• A jug representing God.
• Water inside the jug symbolizing God’s love.
• An empty cup—you.
• A tray beneath, symbolizing the world.

As God pours water into the cup, it fills and eventually overflows, spilling onto the tray below. This is how generosity works. When we recognize and receive the love God pours into our lives, our hearts are filled with gratitude. As our cup overflows, love and goodness naturally extend to others.

(continued tomorrow)

Prayer Phrase

“…share abundantly in every good work” (2 Corinthians 9:8).

From Scarcity to Abundance

Take a deep breath and release your fear of “not enough.” Name one place of scarcity in your life, then name one way you already see abundance. Offer a simple prayer of gratitude: “God, open my eyes to your abundance.”

Today’s Prayer for Peace

Engage in a daily practice of praying for peace in our world. Click here to read today’s prayer and be part of this practice of peace.