Need to Be Refreshed? Freely Give!
Last night, we had an incredible evening with our Tithe Foundation community. The growth we’re experiencing isn’t just exciting—it’s 100% fueled by the Holy Spirit. I’ve never had more joy than identifying opportunities to support our amazing nonprofit partners and watching the Body of Christ come together to provide exactly what’s needed in their ministries.
What’s most striking about this mission of generosity is that it doesn’t feel like a burden to anyone involved. Instead, these nights of giving have become some of the most joyful moments we share. We’re not gathering to receive, but to give—and somehow, that act of giving fills us in a way no paycheck, promotion, or award ever could.
There’s something deeply spiritual about freely giving. It connects our hearts to the Father, who has already given us everything, including life itself. Scripture confirms this truth:
"A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed." — Proverbs 11:25
"In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” — Acts 20:35
"Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." — 2 Corinthians 9:6-7
Fulfillment, refreshment, and joy aren’t hidden from us. They are made plain in Scripture, and we see them play out in our lives when we give freely.
So here’s my encouragement to you this weekend:
If you’re feeling discouraged, drained, or just sluggish—find someone to bless as quickly as possible. Shift your focus outward and love your neighbor freely. Your mood will shift, I’m sure of it.
If you’ve had a blessed week, let your cup overflow. Pour into someone else’s life. Adding momentum to the good things happening in your life will never be something you regret.
Freely give, just as you have received. There is real power in using our time, talent, and treasure—especially when we use them for another.
-Mark
