Verse of the Day — October 16, 2026: 2 Corinthians 9:7
7 Let each man give according as he has determined in his heart; not grudgingly, or under compulsion; for God loves a cheerful giver.
World English Bible (WEB)
Some gifts are measured less by size than by the spirit behind them. We notice it in ordinary moments: a rushed gesture and a willing one may look similar from the outside, but they do not land the same. This verse draws attention to that hidden place where giving begins. Today, that may look less l…
Giving generously and cheerfully
A chapter on the spirit of giving, commending sharing that is wholehearted and cheerful rather than forced or reluctant, and describing how generosity returns as blessing.
What the Heart Gives
Some gifts are measured less by size than by the spirit behind them. We notice it in ordinary moments: a rushed gesture and a willing one may look similar from the outside, but they do not land the same. This verse draws attention to that hidden place where giving begins.
Today, that may look less like a grand sacrifice and more like unhurried attention at the table, a generous pause in conversation, or a simple act offered without inner resistance. What is given freely often brings quiet ease to both sides.