God’s Economy: The More You Give, the More You Gainنموونە

Welcome to Day Two: Breaking the Scarcity Mindset. We’ve all been there—trust me. I remember a time when I was so down and out that I was sleeping in my car. And yet, even then, I had distorted priorities. I wanted to look like I had it together, to make it seem like I wasn’t struggling—even when I was barely making it.

I spent what little money I had on things that gave the appearance of wealth, trying to impress people who didn’t even know what I was going through. I let my desire for material things lead me into credit card debt, convincing myself it was worth it.

It wasn’t.

That season of my life was all about “me, me, me”—and honestly? It was empty. Thank God for the lessons learned, though.

See, when we cling tightly to money, possessions, or status, it often comes from fear—fear that there won’t be enough, fear that we’ll lose security, fear of looking like we’re struggling.

But what if I told you that mindset is exactly what keeps us stuck?

Spending recklessly. Hoarding resources. Holding on to things like we’ve forgotten that true abundance comes from God, not from what’s in our bank account.

A scarcity mindset makes us hesitate—even when we feel led to give, help, or be generous. We think, but what if I don’t have enough later? What if I need this? What if God doesn’t come through?

But here’s the truth: God’s economy doesn’t run on scarcity. It runs on abundance.

One of the best examples of breaking free from a scarcity mindset is found in the early church. These new believers didn’t hoard their possessions; instead, they shared freely, trusting that God would provide. Acts 4:34 even says, “There were no needy persons among them.”

Let that sink in—no one lacked anything. Their radical generosity didn’t leave them in need; it created a thriving, unified community.

Now, contrast that with the rich young ruler in Mark 10:17-27. This man had everything the world says we should want—wealth, status, security. But when Jesus told him to sell what he had and give to the poor, he just couldn’t do it.

He walked away sad—because his scarcity mindset told him he would lose too much.

I don’t want that. Do you?

Generosity is an act of trust. It’s a way of saying, “God, You are my provider. Not my paycheck, not my savings account, not my possessions—You.”

When we give freely, we step into a Kingdom reality—one where God is the source of all we need, and there is always enough.

Just as we did on day one, let’s end today’s reflection with a few questions. Take your time with these, and I’ll see you on day 3!

1. What fears hold you back from giving more freely?
2. Do you trust that God will provide for you when you step out in generosity?
3. How can you shift your mindset from scarcity to abundance?