Why do we give? Is it because we feel guilty, because we know we should, or because we genuinely want to make a difference? In Giving That Feels Good, Mark Grayless explores five motivations for generosity: guilt, responsibility, meeting needs, thanksgiving, and worship. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 8–9, Mark explains that God isn't interested in giving that comes from pressure or obligation. Instead, He desires cheerful generosity that flows from a willing heart. Giving becomes more meaningful when we recognize the needs of others and experience the joy of sharing what God has provided.
But there's an even greater motivation for generosity: worship. Mark challenges us to move beyond giving simply because we have to, ought to, or feel thankful. True generosity begins when we give ourselves completely to God, allowing our relationship with Him to shape how we handle everything He's entrusted to us. When giving becomes part of who we are as followers of Jesus, it becomes more than a financial decision—it becomes an expression of worship, a demonstration of our faith, and a declaration of our trust in God rather than our possessions.
