Douglas Jacoby continues our series "Joy of Giving", talking about obstacles that get in the way of our generosity.

FOR FURTHER REFLECTION AND DISCUSSION

Father, are material assets competing with You for lordship over my life? Have I been giving enough to experience a joyful liberty from the tyranny of money and things?

• 1 Timothy 6:7–11
• Ezekiel 28:4–5
• Revelation 3:17–18.

Lord, I realize that in most places around the world, I would be regarded as extremely wealthy (even if I am lower or middle class in this place and time). Have You put so much into my hands because You have blessed me with the gift of giving? What have I been missing out on by not exercising this gift to a greater degree?

• Romans 12:5–8
• 2 Corinthians 9:7
• Galatians 6:9

Excerpt From “The Treasure Principle, Revised and Updated.” by Randy Alcorn