September 2, 2026

Sep 2

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PASTOR'S PEN

From the desk of Pastor Paul

Coming out of the Faith to Finish Dinner. I find myself so grateful. I have been thanking God and praying for both people I know and people I do not know – Here’s why?

2 Corinthians 9:14 says, And in their prayers for you their hearts will go out to you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you. The context of this is that the church of Macedonia was generous with the church of Corinth, and as a result the church in Corinth not only gave thanks but prayed for the church in Macedonia.

I have jotted down some thoughts that this verse points to:

Generosity promotes a powerful spiritual connection and love and unity within the body of Christ.

A random acts of kindness cause others to thank God for you and to pray for you. So, each act of generosity creates a win-win.

The ability to give sacrificially is not merely human effort but the result of God’s grace at work.

The grace of generosity is contagious. One act of grace stirs prayers, love, and encouragement in return.

Beyond the physical act of giving, there is spiritual fruit: prayers, affection, and deeper relationships. It turns a practical offering into a spiritual blessing.