S – One gives freely, yet grows all the richer; another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want; Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered. 

Proverbs 11:24 -25 ESV

O – Commentary:

These verses encourage generosity. By giving freely a person has plenty, a seeming paradox (cf. 2 Cor. 9:6). Conversely a person who is miserly, failing to help others in obvious need, will himself always be in need (cf. 28:22). By being generous (Prov. 11:25) a person prospers and is in turn helped

 Sid S. Buzzell, “Proverbs,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 1 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985), 930.

A – It seems paradoxical that by giving more, you will receive more.  Yet, this the counter intuitive way that God works.  He will either provide more funds to give or the giver will receive the inner satisfaction or fulfillment.  When we give, we are opening the door for God to provide in His own way.  When we are stingy, we are saying “I am in control of my resources.”

R – Heavenly Father, you are Jehovah Jireh, our Provider.  Thank you for your generosity – you bless us often and provide for our daily needs.  Empower us to bless others and give freely of all that you have provided for us.