God Loves A Cheerful Giver: 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 NKJV
But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver. Matthew 9:36 NKJV God wants us to give out of generosity, not obligation or need. He…
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