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Prayerfully Consider Your Involvement
Remember the biblical principle: “unequal giving, equal sacrifice”.
Everyone has different capacities to give, and we believe that God values our unity in sacrifice. One way to consider your giving is to reflect not just on what you can afford, but also on what you truly need for yourself. This perspective can help guide your contribution.
Determine what will guide your decision: reason or revelation
A decision based on reason is the most common way people give to charities. In this method, the giver simply looks at his or her finances, determines a “reasonable” amount and then makes a donation. It is an act of unselfishness, but it requires no faith, no sacrifice, and therefore limits the opportunity to see God perform a miracle. Reason asks: “What can I afford to give?”
But there’s an even better way to give: a decision based on revelation. This kind of decision is determined by prayer and faith, even a willingness to be stretched in our faith. Revelation asks: “What does God want me to give?” The people of Macedonia were honoured by God because, “they gave not only what they could afford, they gave even more than they could afford.” (2 Corinthians 8:3)
Understand the difference between a steward and a donor
A donor helps out an organisation by giving. A steward recognises that everything belongs to God and is responsible for managing the resources He has given them.
Choose to give as an act of worship
Giving can be a source of frustration if you feel obligated or manipulated. Alternatively it can be a great source of worship if you are able to yield it to God with a sense of delight and trust.
Accompany your gift with expectant prayers
Giving can be a source of frustration if you feel obligated or manipulated. Alternatively it can be a great source of worship if you are able to yield it to God with a sense of delight and trust.
Think creatively about how to be involved
Many think they can’t help out significantly, even if they really wanted to. But if you give it some thought, you may be able to give more than you think. Here are some questions to help you think through your possibilities:
- What difference can my giving to Bold Faith make in my heart and my life?
- How might my gift change my views towards the needs of people in the city and give me a way to intentionally improve their lives?
- Am I prepared to be challenged to become more financially disciplined and selfless in response to this vision?
- What things can I afford or already have but am intentionally choosing to live without because I am committing to give sacrificially?
- Can I rearrange my financial priorities to better reflect the order of my loves?
- Am I thinking creatively about a comprehensive giving plan that represents what I am capable of giving?
- What assets and resources could I use as a gift beyond my income stream?
- Do I find myself refreshed by a new joy in giving through this process?
- How is this commitment reflective of my expression of faith?
- How am I managing the resources God has entrusted me?