being

tonight in small group (which really isn't so small anymore-awesome!) we discussed being generous with our entire being. i was really shaken by that concept. sure i tithe ten percent of my earnings, i serve at church by greeting, i try to be kind and help people when i can, but am i giving my entire being to the benefit of God's kingdom? what does that even mean? it is a concept that will challenge you if you try to take it on, and we should. all too often we get caught up in the notion that we are entitled to a good life by our standards; maybe that means an expensive house or car, lavish vacations, or maybe even just comfortable living. that kind of a life is by our standards and what we feel we deserve simply because we are alive and that is what we want. the bottom line is that our lives are not our own. we are stewards even of our own lives. every breath is a blessing from God and not guaranteed. we are to use our life, our entire being, to serve God. everything else is meaningless and fruitless when considering eternity, our home. in that sense, 'generous' takes on a whole new meaning.