{"id":20393,"date":"2023-05-04T07:56:23","date_gmt":"2023-05-04T12:56:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/openbiblemessage.org\/?p=20393"},"modified":"2023-05-04T10:57:49","modified_gmt":"2023-05-04T15:57:49","slug":"abundant-joy-in-giving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/openbiblemessage.org\/es\/2023\/05\/abundant-joy-in-giving\/","title":{"rendered":"<strong>Abundant Joy in Giving!<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">By Ximena Urra&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:24px\">We were already approaching the end of January and still hadn\u2019t defined our church\u2019s missionary project for the month of February. In truth, we had been praying a while for God\u2019s direction and guidance, but personally my mind was a complete blank.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As pastors, our heart\u2019s desire is that our church would embrace the vision, passion, and longing necessary when it comes to giving \u2013 an act<em> <\/em>we believe should be done with enthusiasm and joy<em>.<\/em> We clearly recognize that for that to occur, communication about <em>any<\/em> cause is key. After all, everyone wants to be a part of something greater than themselves, especially when it comes to helping and blessing others. Individuals don\u2019t want to open their purses or wallets to just <em>any<\/em> cause. Yet each one of us yearns to be a part of the solution \u2013 to feel that in one way or another God is using <em>us<\/em> for His \u201cGod Project.\u201d It\u2019s all about His Kingdom.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While surfing on the <strong>openbible.org <\/strong>website and scanning over the list of <em>Donation Needs<\/em>, the words<strong> INDIA &#8211; FRESH WATER WELLS <\/strong>captured our attention, and we immediately stopped. Reading through the information provided, we could not help but feel moved by their struggles.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#f7f1ca;font-size:18px\"><strong>Did you know that&#8230;\u00a0<br>\u2022 Despite having a population of more than 1.4 billion people, India can rely only on four percent of global resources for accessing clean drinking water.\u00a0<br>\u2022 Twenty-one percent of contagious illnesses in India are solely related to people drinking unhealthy water.\u00a0<br>\u2022 The consumption of unhealthy water has led to over 1,600 deaths every single day due to diarrhea.<\/strong><em> (That is equivalent to eight jumbo jets, each with the capacity to carry 200 people, crashing every single day.)<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Who would have thought that the lack of something as simple as \u201cclean water\u201d could destroy so many people? It made us think about the many people who die every day without the <em>living water, <\/em>without Jesus. We thought, \u201cThis is it! We found our project for the month of February!\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It turns out that a drinking well would cost $1,250, and that one well would provide clean water to hundreds of people. We believed our church could fund the building of a well, and we quickly introduced the idea as February\u2019s missionary project: \u201cA Well for India.\u201d\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We told our congregation, \u201cAny donation, large or small, will provide <strong>FRESH WATER<\/strong> for so many lives. The children and their families in India will have a chance at a better life. It will also demonstrate to them <em>in a tangible way<\/em> the love believers in Christ have towards a community so desperately in need of God, even more desperately than they need fresh water.\u201d\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"449\" src=\"https:\/\/openbiblemessage.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Templo-de-la-Biblia-Banner-1024x449.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/openbiblemessage.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Templo-de-la-Biblia-Banner-1024x449.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/openbiblemessage.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Templo-de-la-Biblia-Banner-300x131.jpg 300w, https:\/\/openbiblemessage.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Templo-de-la-Biblia-Banner-768x337.jpg 768w, https:\/\/openbiblemessage.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Templo-de-la-Biblia-Banner-1536x673.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/openbiblemessage.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Templo-de-la-Biblia-Banner-2048x898.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/openbiblemessage.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Templo-de-la-Biblia-Banner-1200x526.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/openbiblemessage.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Templo-de-la-Biblia-Banner-1920x841.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/openbiblemessage.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Templo-de-la-Biblia-Banner-1440x631.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/openbiblemessage.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Templo-de-la-Biblia-Banner-600x263.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once we shared the vision with the church, they eagerly joined in, and the project was well underway. We wanted the missionary offering to be one of great joy, yet we never imagined that the enthusiasm of the rest of the congregation would exceed our own. One couple built a makeshift water faucet over a silver bucket, in which we could place the offerings. One of our leaders presented the idea to the children\u2019s ministry in such a creative way (the blessing of giving isn\u2019t exclusive to adults only!). Each child was given their own little bucket labeled with the words: \u201cA well for India.\u201d The children, accompanied by their parents, took to the streets gathering donations from friends and neighbors, informing everyone about the need in India. Coin after coin, bill after bill, the buckets were filled to the rim.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everyone was involved. Children and teens did odd jobs like washing cars and doing household chores to raise more money for the cause. It was a wonderful opportunity to teach them in a proactive way the meaning of giving.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The elderly joined in, families united, and the entire congregation contributed. No one was left out. We thank God that the giving surpassed our goal and expectations. But more important, we are grateful for the outpouring of love, joy, and generosity our local church demonstrated towards the people of India.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"832\" data-id=\"20402\" src=\"https:\/\/openbiblemessage.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Around-the-World-prop-w-boy-PHOTO-2023-02-19-12-56-09-2-LR.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/openbiblemessage.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Around-the-World-prop-w-boy-PHOTO-2023-02-19-12-56-09-2-LR.jpg 768w, https:\/\/openbiblemessage.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Around-the-World-prop-w-boy-PHOTO-2023-02-19-12-56-09-2-LR-277x300.jpg 277w, https:\/\/openbiblemessage.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Around-the-World-prop-w-boy-PHOTO-2023-02-19-12-56-09-2-LR-600x650.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"20401\" src=\"https:\/\/openbiblemessage.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Around-the-World-kids-with-buckets-PHOTO-2023-02-19-12-56-21-LR.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/openbiblemessage.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Around-the-World-kids-with-buckets-PHOTO-2023-02-19-12-56-21-LR.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/openbiblemessage.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Around-the-World-kids-with-buckets-PHOTO-2023-02-19-12-56-21-LR-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/openbiblemessage.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Around-the-World-kids-with-buckets-PHOTO-2023-02-19-12-56-21-LR-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/openbiblemessage.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Around-the-World-kids-with-buckets-PHOTO-2023-02-19-12-56-21-LR-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/openbiblemessage.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Around-the-World-homemade-cards-IMG_5164-LR-1024x672.jpg\" alt=\"This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is Around-the-World-homemade-cards-IMG_5164-LR-1024x672.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"755\" data-id=\"20404\" src=\"https:\/\/openbiblemessage.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Around-the-world-boy-at-door-w-bucket-PHOTO-2023-02-27-14-49-26-LR-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/openbiblemessage.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Around-the-world-boy-at-door-w-bucket-PHOTO-2023-02-27-14-49-26-LR-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/openbiblemessage.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Around-the-world-boy-at-door-w-bucket-PHOTO-2023-02-27-14-49-26-LR-1-238x300.jpg 238w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"686\" height=\"816\" data-id=\"20398\" src=\"https:\/\/openbiblemessage.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Around-the-World-boys-at-front-of-church-w-buckets-PHOTO-2023-02-26-11-59-58-2-LR.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/openbiblemessage.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Around-the-World-boys-at-front-of-church-w-buckets-PHOTO-2023-02-26-11-59-58-2-LR.jpg 686w, https:\/\/openbiblemessage.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Around-the-World-boys-at-front-of-church-w-buckets-PHOTO-2023-02-26-11-59-58-2-LR-252x300.jpg 252w, https:\/\/openbiblemessage.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Around-the-World-boys-at-front-of-church-w-buckets-PHOTO-2023-02-26-11-59-58-2-LR-600x714.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 686px) 100vw, 686px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When we give generously and sacrificially, it is not because God needs something from us; rather, it is one of the many ways we show our love for Him. Giving in general is an expression of obedience and an act of worship to God. After all, He gave everything to give us life. This opportunity allowed us to express our gratitude, trust, dependence, and overflowing joy<strong><em>. \u201cFor God loves a cheerful giver\u201d <\/em><\/strong>(2 Corinthians 9:7, NIV).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we mentioned earlier, communication is key, therefore it is important to make sure that those who donate understand exactly what the need is, who will benefit, and how it will improve someone\u2019s life. In a recent study by <em>Psychology Today<\/em>, 85 percent of the people surveyed answered that the reason that they donated to charity was simply because <em>someone<\/em> asked them to. What greater \u201cSomeone\u201d is there than God himself? <em>\u201cGive, and it will be given to you\u201d<\/em> (Luke 6:38).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That is why it is so important to invite your local church and others to become <em>a part of<\/em> and <em>join in<\/em> <em>on<\/em> what the Lord is doing. In the end, God will take care of touching the hearts and minds of both the young and the old. Remember,<em> <\/em><strong><em>\u201c\u2018It is more blessed [and brings greater joy] to give than to receive\u2019\u201d<\/em> <\/strong>(Acts 20:35, AMP).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:29% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"789\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/openbiblemessage.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Around-the-World-Ximena-author-photo-LR.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20394 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/openbiblemessage.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Around-the-World-Ximena-author-photo-LR.jpg 789w, https:\/\/openbiblemessage.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Around-the-World-Ximena-author-photo-LR-300x292.jpg 300w, https:\/\/openbiblemessage.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Around-the-World-Ximena-author-photo-LR-768x748.jpg 768w, https:\/\/openbiblemessage.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Around-the-World-Ximena-author-photo-LR-600x584.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 789px) 100vw, 789px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Ximena Urra <\/strong>lives in Miami, Florida, with her husband, <strong>Pablo Urra<\/strong>. They both serve as pastors of <em><strong>Templo de la Biblia Abierta<\/strong><\/em>. Ximena also works as a freelance graphic designer. They have visited over forty countries serving on short-term mission trips on board the Operation Mobilization ship, the LOGOS II, and participating in other ministries. Both received their Bible and Theology diplomas from INSTE Global Bible College. Ximena is part of the National Board of Directors of Open Bible Churches.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Ximena Urra&nbsp; We were already approaching the end of January and still hadn\u2019t defined our church\u2019s missionary project for the month of February. 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