God's always got a bigger shovel...

God's grace is amazing, isn't it? Just when you think that God has poured out His blessing on you, something else surprises you. I remember when John and I were first married, we were struggling financially (even more than we do now!), and reading lots about the Biblical injunctions regarding tithing. I know it's not easy - never will be, really, but it is so very important. And one phrase I remember from that time - "however much we try to shovel back to God in terms of tithes, gifts and offerings, we can never out-give God, 'cos He's always got a bigger shovel!" Made me remember a very old hymn, which has been running through my mind all day: He giveth more grace as our burdens grow greater, He sendeth more strength as our labours increase; To added afflictions He addeth His mercy, To multiplied trials He multiplies peace When we have exhausted our store of endurance, When our strength has failed ere the day is half done, When we reach the end of our hoarded resources Our Father’s full giving is only begun. His love has no limits, His grace has no measure, His power no boundary known unto men; For out of His infinite riches in Jesus He giveth, and giveth, and giveth again Annie J Flint Pat's Thought for the Day: As we approach a New Year, with new Resolutions, how's about appreciating and valuing God's grace each day? And how's about finding secret ways to bless people? And why not try surprising God with your giving? As Creator, He delights in creativity!