Good Morning Sunshine! Everything Belongs To God, Even You!

Psalm 24:1 ~ “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it.”

Everything you have, everything you see, and everything you possess belongs to God! You are not the owner of anything; you are the steward of what He allows you to have. Too often, you cling tightly to what you have, fearing lack, worrying about the future, and hoarding blessings as if they are scarce. But the truth is, there is no shortage of blessings from God. He is not a God of scarcity; He is a God of abundance! According to Philippians 4:19, “And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.”

When God blesses you, it is not just for your own benefit, He blesses you so that you can bless others and advance His Kingdom. Holding onto His gifts selfishly contradicts His purpose. Jesus teaches that generosity is a reflection of your trust in Him. “Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” Luke 6:38, it’s amazing you can quote this scripture, but you never put it into practice. Please try it today!

Hoarding wealth, time, resources, or even love is a sign that you do not fully trust in God’s ability to provide. When you withhold from others, you are essentially saying you don’t believe God can replenish what you gave. But God’s Word reminds us, “Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.” 2 Corinthians 9:6. True blessings come not in how much you keep, but in how much you pour out!

Check out this lesson from creation that I saw today on Facebook from Jerry Flowers Ministry. I am going to title it, “A Heart of Sharing.” It’s about a bird! He put a birdhouse out with food, and he saw the most amazing thing. The bird that found the food stood on the fence and whistled, calling out to others, he didn’t just signal for his own kind to come and share in the food, he made a general call for all to come and get the food that he found. Isn’t this amazing. God set this up for nature teach you about the power of generosity! Animals instinctively share in ways that will often put others to shame. That bird did not hoard the provision; he recognized that there was enough to go around for all. He did not let his selfishness or greed get in the way of helping another bird.

Contrast that with how you as a human being sometimes act. You can see someone in need and look the other way. You hoard resources, fearing that there won’t be enough left for yourself. You hesitate to help others unless you know you will get something in return. But God never intended for you to live this way. He has provided more than enough for His children. The problem is not a lack of resources, it is a lack of willingness to share what He has given to you!

Jesus reminds us in Matthew 6:26, “Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?” If the birds trust that there is enough for everyone, why don’t you? If they call to one another to come and eat, why do you struggle to give freely? God’s blessings are never meant to be kept for yourself; they are meant to be shared so that all can experience His goodness!

You must do better. You must take a lesson from creation and recognize that there is enough for everyone. If God has blessed you, it is so that you can bless others. “Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act.” Proverbs 3:27! When you give freely, you reflect the heart of your Creator. Instead of living with a spirit of selfishness, let’s choose to live with a heart of generosity, knowing that as you bless others, God will continue to pour out His blessings and provision for you. Everything belongs to God, and He gives freely. When He blesses you, it’s not just for you, it’s for His Kingdom. Take a lesson from the birds today, and trust that there is more than enough for everyone. Let go of selfishness, embrace generosity, and watch as God continues to pour out His blessings on you and those around you.

Will you trust Him enough to share His blessings with someone else today?

Let’s Pray:

Father, I acknowledge today that the earth is Yours and everything in it. Nothing I have truly belongs to me, it is all a gift from You. Thank You for Your provision, for Your blessings, and for always meeting my needs. I repent for the times I have held onto things too tightly, fearing lack instead of trusting in Your abundance. Father, I confess that sometimes I worry, sometimes I hesitate, and sometimes I fail to share what You have freely given me. But today, I release that fear, that hesitation, and that selfishness into Your hands. Father, help me to have an open heart and open hands. Teach me to be generous with my time, my resources, my love, and my kindness. Remove any spirit of greed, pride, or selfishness that keeps me from being a blessing to others. Let me not live with a mindset of scarcity but with the assurance that You are my provider. Father, let me see my blessings not as something to hoard, but as something to give. Remind me that every good thing I have comes from You and that Your supply is limitless. Father, help me to be like the birds of the air, who do not worry about their provision but trust in You daily. May I be quick to call others to partake in the blessings You have given, just as they do. Let my heart be filled with joy when I see others flourish because of the generosity You’ve placed within me. Give me the wisdom to know when and where to give, and the discernment to bless in ways that bring glory to Your name. Father, use me as a vessel for Your Kingdom. Let my hands be an extension of Your love, my voice a source of encouragement, and my actions a reflection of Your grace. Whether it’s through financial giving, acts of kindness, words of encouragement, or simply being present for someone in need, let my life be a testament to Your goodness. When I see someone struggling, let my first instinct be to help, not to judge. When I see an opportunity to give, let me do it with a cheerful heart, expecting nothing in return. Father, I ask that You continue to work in my heart. If there is any place in me that resists generosity, expose it and transform it. Let me be a cheerful giver, knowing that what I give will return in ways I cannot even imagine. Fill me with the confidence that as I pour out, You will pour in. Your Word says in 2 Corinthians 9:8, “And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.” Father, I claim this promise today. May my generosity be a reflection of my trust in You. Thank You Father, for the countless ways You have provided for me, protected me, and blessed me. Let me never take Your blessings for granted or forget that I am called to be a steward, not just a recipient. Father, let my giving glorify You, let my sharing bring others to know You, and let my life be a testimony of Your never-ending faithfulness. Father, I surrender all that I am and all that I have to You, trusting that as I give, You will continue to take care of me.

In Jesus Christ Name. Amen!

Blessings…

Love, Minister Jean