Matthew 6:33, "But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well."

Think

"God loves us selflessly. We should love the same way!" Social media is a gold mine of viral videos. Some people are surprised if their posts reach viral status, but others create content hoping it gains mass public recognition. Some of the most famous videos show people helping others in need or doing "random" acts of kindness. If no one ever saw those moments except the giver, the recipient and God, would the gift or kind act have any less value? No. In fact, it might have more value because the motivation to give was selfless, not selfish! We extend the love of God when our motivation is not for the praise of others but for an eternal impact. When we give selfishly, we give ourselves the glory. But when we give selflessly, we see God move and he gets the glory. God loves us selflessly and he displayed it best when he GAVE his Son, Jesus, to pay off our sin-debt. He showed his love by what he gave, and we should love the same way! Not for the recognition of others, but because of our love for them.

Act

Make a list of the top 5 reasons you give! Write them down and pray that God would increase your faith as you step out and become more generous and selfless in your giving.

Pray

Heavenly Father, thank you for your selfless love. Help me to seek you in everything I do, including my motivation for giving. Increase my faith in you and my love for you and others as I follow your example of selflessness. In Jesus' name, Amen.