How Does Generosity Multiply My Financial Freedom?

Today, we're diving deep into how generosity isn't just about giving away your hard-earned money; it's actually a ticket to unlocking more joy, peace, and even abundance. Yeah, you heard that right! We’re flipping the script on the whole “money's tight” mindset and showing you how being generous can actually boost your financial freedom. Join me, Ralph, as we talk about overcoming that pesky scarcity mentality and embracing giving as an act of trust and worship. Trust me, it’s all about shifting your perspective—because generosity is less about what you lose and way more about what you gain. So, let’s get ready to unlock some serious blessings together—and explore the powerful question: How does generosity multiply my financial freedom?

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Let's dive into some real talk about generosity, shall we? So, you know when your wallet feels like it’s on a diet, and every penny counts? Yeah, I’ve been there too. In this episode, we tackle that nagging guilt that hits when it’s time to give—whether it’s at church or when a friend asks for help. It’s like you want to be generous, but those bills are glaring at you, right? But here’s where it gets juicy—what if I told you that giving can actually unlock a whole new level of joy and peace in your life? Seriously! We're flipping the script on generosity from being a burden to a blessing. We explore how real generosity isn’t about the amount you give but about the heart behind it. It’s about trusting that when you give, you’re not losing anything; you’re opening the door to abundance. Trust me, this isn’t just some feel-good mumbo jumbo; it’s backed by some solid scripture. So, if you’re feeling the pinch but also feeling the pull to give, stick around. We’re breaking down how you can weave generosity into your life in a way that frees you rather than ties you down.

Alright, let’s get down to the nitty-gritty of how to make generosity your secret weapon for financial freedom. We’re talking about making it a non-negotiable part of your budget, not just an afterthought when you’re feeling flush. I mean, when you have guests, you don’t serve them yesterday’s leftovers, right? Why treat your giving any differently? We’ll chat about setting aside those first fruits—making giving a priority. This is where the rubber meets the road, folks. It’s about leading with trust instead of fear. And we all know that fear is a joy-sucker! By the end of this show, you’ll feel empowered to review your budget, commit to a giving amount that feels right for you, and learn how to give with joy instead of dread. Let’s be real, when you shift your mindset from scarcity to abundance, that’s when the magic happens. Let’s break that cycle of fear and embrace a life filled with generosity!

Chapters:

• 00:02 - Navigating Financial Generosity
• 01:26 - The Power of Generosity
• 06:38 - The Principle of Generosity
• 07:07 - The Importance of Generosity in Financial Planning
• 10:51 - The Importance of Generosity in Financial Life

Takeaways:

• Generosity can feel tough when cash is low, but it's crucial to flip the script.
• Giving isn't just about helping others; it can actually bring you joy and peace too.
• When you're generous, you show faith that God provides, and that trust can unlock abundance.
• Start by making generosity a non-negotiable part of your budget, not an afterthought.
• Giving with joy helps shift your mindset from scarcity to abundance, leading to true freedom.
• Don't just give leftovers; give your best, just like you would for a guest at

Episode Transcript

(01:47):
Let's get real with each othertoday. Does given feel like a stretch
when money is already tight?And maybe, like I mentioned a few
weeks ago, you want to give,but you're looking at those bills
and those bills are due,Ralph. And the savings, they're just
not where you want them. Andthat generosity at that point just

(02:07):
feels like too much to ask.But let me flip the script for a
second. What if giving, andI'm talking about giving rooted in
faith, actually multipliesyour freedom? Well, stick with me
today because we're exploringhow generosity can unlock joy, can
unlock peace, and ready forthis, how generosity can unlock abundance.

(02:30):
That's what we're going tocover on today's show. This is Financially
Confident Christian, yourdaily dose of gospel, grounded insight
and faith driven tips to helpyou break the cycle of financial
shame with confidence. Welcomeback, friend to Financially Confident
Christian. I'm Ralph and I amso glad you're joining me today.

(02:50):
This is the place where we askthat big question, how can I become
a financially confidentChristian? And we continue in our
series beyond the Budget.We're working to find financial freedom
through intentional living.And yesterday we talked about making
your spending align with yourvalues. It was a great show. We really
challenged people. If youmissed it, I'm going to encourage

(03:12):
you to go check it out. Buttoday I want to talk about generosity.
Specifically, I want to talkabout how it become one of your greatest
tools. Hear me on this, one ofyour greatest tools for financial
freedom. Let's be real, let'sstart off with this because I truly
believe that you want to begenerous and you wish you could give

(03:33):
more. You truly do. You wantto be generous, you wish you could
give more, but you're stressedthat mortgages do. Hey, I just went
to the grocery store, Ralph,and groceries cost more than they
used to just a couple monthsago. Everything just costs more,
Ralph. And yeah, I'm trying tosave, but to be honest, I just feel

(03:54):
stuck. And then next thing youknow, you're sitting in church on
Sunday morning, the offeringplate comes around. Or maybe someone
presents you with a need andthen you just feel torn. You start
to feel guilty if you don't.But you know, this person asked me
for help. I really need tohelp them. I need to give, I need

(04:17):
to do my tithe. But then assoon as you start to do it, you start
to feel anxious. But Ralph, ifI do, what happens? See right there,
you know where you're caught?You're caught between faith and fear.
That right there is what Icall the scarcity mindset. And that

(04:37):
scarcity mindset will rob yourpeace. But let me, like I said a
few minutes ago at thebeginning, what if we flip the script?
What if generosity isn'tpressure? What if it's not pressure
at all? But what if it'sactually the path to peace? See,

(04:59):
here's the thing. Generosityis not a burden. If you think generosity
is a burden, you got a biggerproblem. Generosity is not a burden.
It's an act of worship. And inthe end, this is my personal view.
And I believe it's backed upin Scripture. It's how we say to

(05:22):
God, I trust you, Lord, morethan I trust this money. Because
we have to admit something.You're listening to the show right
now. Chances are you're aChristian. Chances are you believe
in the same set of values thatI talk about on the show every day.
So when you're generous, it'ssaying to God, I trust you more than

(05:44):
I trust this dollar. I trustthis money. Trust this bank account,
because he is the provider.We're just stewards. We're just managers.
Well, let's get right into theWord. Let's look at the Book of Proverbs,
chapter 11, verses 24 and 25.It says this. One person gives freely,

(06:04):
yet gains even more. Anotherperson withholds unduly, but comes
to poverty. And listen to whatit ends with. A generous person will
prosper. Whoever refreshesothers will be refreshed. Isn't that

(06:27):
amazing? Look what theScripture is saying to us. One person
gives freely, gains more. Butif you're holding onto that, if you
got that scarcity mentality. Ididn't make this up. This is what
the scripture says. You cometo poverty because a generous person
will prosper. Whoeverrefreshes others will themselves

(06:50):
be refreshed. Again, let thatsink in for a minute. Whoever refreshes
others will be refreshed. See,that's not a loss. That's multiplication.
And Paul writes this in SecondCorinthians. Let's continue our Scripture
right now. Second Corinthians,chapter nine, verses six to eight.

(07:12):
Remember this. Whoever sowssparingly will also reap sparingly.
And whoever sows generouslywill also reap generously. Each of
you should give what you havedecided in your heart to give, not
reluctantly, not undercompulsion. For God loves a cheerful
giver. And God is able tobless you abundantly, so that in

(07:36):
all things, at all times,having all you need, you will abound
in every good work. Wow. Wow,again, I'm going to repeat this.
Generosity isn't about whatyou lose. It's about what you unlock.

(08:00):
You unlock peace, you unlockprovision, you unlock joy, and you
unlock that trust. Becauseyou're saying to the Lord, I trust
you, Lord. So now you'resaying, ralph, I get it. I'm on the
same page as you. What can Ido? What's the answer? I'm not sure

(08:20):
you're ready for this one. Butthis is a step of faith I'm going
to ask you to take today. Yougot to make giving a non negotiable,
non negotiable. Cheerful, nonnegotiable. Don't give leftovers.
Somebody comes to your housefor a meal, you don't serve them

(08:41):
leftovers. You might say, Ishouldn't have said, it's a little
strong. But somebody comes toyour house for a meal and you're
trying to make an impression.You're giving them your best. You're
giving them their. Your first.We gotta think about generosity the
same way. Make generosity partof the plan, a part of the budget,
a part of your spendingintentionality, not just an afterthought.

(09:05):
Hey, you know, God, if I'vegot some excess at the end, man,
I'm gonna take care of you,buddy. No, first fruits first, not
the leftovers. Because whenyou lead with trust, and this is
the hard part, this is wherethe rubber meets the road. When you
lead with trust, you will beamazed at what God multiplies. So

(09:30):
I want to give you an actionstep for today. I want you to start
by reviewing your budget. Andthis is the one that's going to be.
Hey, just start off with, isthere a line in my budget for giving?
If you don't have one, I'mgoing to encourage you to add it
and I'm going to encourage youto add it at the very top. What did
the Lord say? First fruits.Add it today. Add it right now. So

(09:54):
that's the first thing. Put itin your budget. Live with intention.
Second thing, I want you tocommit to an amount. I want you to
pray about it. Now, maybe foryou it's like, Ralph, you know what?
You're right. Scripture says Ishould be doing a full tithe. 10%.
Maybe for you it's anotheramount. Just as long as it reflects

(10:14):
your faith and it reflectsyour intention. But whatever it is,
make it your first fruits, notleftovers. And then to encourage
you to continue to do that,one of the things I talk about on
the show routinely is set itup automated, set it up automatic
schedule. It make it arecurring gift or make it part of

(10:35):
your weekly rhythm. Hey, assoon as I get my paycheck, the first
thing I do is I write thatcheck or I set it up for automatic
payment. My particular church,we offer that right as part of our
service, and people sign upfor that. And it's just done. Because
here's the thing I'm going totell you. That consistency, that

(10:56):
choosing to make it recurring,that beats emotion every time. And
then finally, give with joy.That's the secret sauce. Don't give
from fear. Don't give fromthat feeling of scarcity. Give with
joy, give with gratitude. Say,God, thank you. I trust you with

(11:18):
the rest. Lord, I'm giving youmy first fruits. And see, this will
help you because it's going toshift your mindset from that scarcity,
from that fear to faith. It'sgoing to turn giving into worship
and it's going to break thatcycle of scarcity and bring you joy,
bring you clarity and bringyou peace as you align your financial
life with your spiritual life.Let's pray about this today. Heavenly

(11:42):
Father, we just thank you forbeing our provider and honestly,
Lord, for blessing us morethan we ever deserve. And Lord, we
have to confess somethingright now. We have to confess that
sometimes we hold back infear, Lord. We worry that there won't
be enough. And we forget thisvery important thing, Lord. We forget

(12:04):
that you are the source, notour paycheck. You're the source,
not our paychecks, Lord. So,Lord, we just ask that you would
give us hearts that arecheerful, give us hearts that are
free. Help us give with joy,Lord, not with pressure, but with
trust. Help us to break thatfear. Let our generosity reflect

(12:27):
your goodness and may it bringyou joy, Lord. And we ask this in
confidence in Jesus name,Amen. Friend. I started with something
at the beginning of this.Generosity isn't subtraction, it's
multiplication. See, it's notjust about what you give away. Hear

(12:47):
me on this. It's what Godgrows in return. So I just want to
encourage you today, makegiving a cornerstone in your financial
life and let it fill you withjoy and let it fill you with freedom.
And I just want to encourageyou, share this episode with other
people who need to understandthat it's not about restriction,

(13:08):
it's not about less, it'sabout multiplication. Share the show
with them. Send them a text,send them an email and say, hey,
check this out.Financiallyconfidentchristian.com and
while you're there, tell them,hey, you can even get a copy of Ralph's
book. It's called Masteringyoug Finances. It's absolutely free.
It's a jump start to gettingyour finances in order. You get that
by going to financiallyconfident christmas christian.com

(13:31):
master and tomorrow on theshow, we're talking about stewarding
your time and your talents.We're going to move beyond money,
we're going to move beyonddollars, and we're going to talk
about stewarding your time andtalents, not just your money. It's
going to be practical. And letme just tell you right now, I am
excited about tomorrow's show.It's going to be powerful. So until
then, I just encourage youright now, stay generous, stay faithful

(13:55):
and stay financiallyconfident. You got this. Let's all
go out there and befinancially confident Christians.
You can do this. I haveconfidence in you, have confidence
in yourself. Stay financiallysavvy. God bless you and you have
a great day today. Thank youfor joining us today on the Financially
Confident Christian show,where we're breaking the cycle of

(14:15):
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