Grace World Outreach Church
Day 14
Blessed To Be a Blessing
By: Mike Justice
“You shall remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth, that he may confirm his covenant that he swore to your fathers, as it is this day.” (Deuteronomy 8:18, ESV)
“Thankful, Grateful, and Truly Blessed.” This simple phrase is displayed on a plaque in our home. It’s a sentiment you can find on pillows, coffee mugs, and dish towels, but for us, it represents more than décor. It’s a declaration of faith: a recognition that God is our source, a proclamation of gratitude for His goodness, and an understanding that we are blessed so that we might be a blessing to others.
Culture constantly reminds us of what we don’t have. Marketing tells us we need newer, bigger, and faster, that fulfillment is just one more purchase away. Yet the search for satisfaction in things that fade is a race we can never win. As followers of Christ, we are called to a different mindset. Recognizing that God is our source is the foundation of wise stewardship. Everything we have is a gift from Him. We are not owners but caretakers.
Ecclesiastes 5:19 reminds us that “when God gives someone wealth and possessions, and the ability to enjoy them, to accept their lot and be happy in their toil, this is a gift of God.” Contentment begins where comparison ends.
When we acknowledge God as our source, gratitude naturally becomes our response. Gratitude takes us back to the Cross, back to the place where God redeemed us when we could never repay Him. That same gratitude should flow into every part of life, including our finances. First Thessalonians 5:18 encourages us to “give thanks in all circumstances.” Gratitude shifts our perspective from ownership to entrustment. We tithe because we are thankful that God provides. We give because He has already given to us. We plan, save, and spend wisely because what we manage ultimately belongs to Him.
Out of gratitude flows generosity. Generosity is the heartbeat of God; He gave everything. Being “truly blessed” may end the saying on the plaque, but it doesn’t end the story. Blessing is meant to flow through us, not stop with us. As 2 Corinthians 9:6–8 says, “Whoever sows generously will also reap generously.” When our hands remain open, God can keep pouring through them to meet the needs of others.
These are more than words; they shape legacies. I remember going with my family as a child to fill our 1971 green Volkswagen van with bags and bags of groceries. The route home was never direct. It included multiple stops along the way to deliver these groceries to families in need. Those simple acts of generosity planted deep seeds in me. Proverbs 13:22 declares, “A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children.” That inheritance is not only financial; it is spiritual. It is a legacy of gratitude and giving that changes generations.
Reflection:
- Begin and end each day with a moment of gratitude, acknowledging God as the giver of every good thing in your life.
- Choose one way your family can give generously this week, turning your resources into a blessing for someone else.
- Set a weekly rhythm to pray over your finances, inviting God to guide your stewardship and highlight areas of growth.
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for every blessing You’ve given our family. Help us to be wise stewards and to walk in obedience and integrity with every financial decision. Let generosity flow naturally from our hearts, and may we joyfully give as You lead. Let our home be filled with contentment, unity, and deep trust in You. May future generations witness Your faithfulness through our example and carry forward a legacy of generosity and grace. Amen.