Trust-Filled Generosity | All Things New

Learning to Live with Open Hands

In a culture shaped by scarcity, pressure, and self-reliance, generosity can feel risky. Many of us carry assumptions about money and the church—assumptions shaped by fear, guilt, or past experiences. But Scripture offers us a different vision.

In 2 Corinthians 9:6–11, the Apostle Paul invites the church into a way of living marked not by compulsion, but by trust-filled generosity. He reminds us that generosity grows best when it’s rooted in joy, sustained by faith, and directed toward worship.

Paul doesn’t focus on the amount given, but on the posture of the heart. God isn’t after our money—He’s after our trust. When we live with open hands, we discover that generosity doesn’t deplete what we have. Instead, it positions us to experience God’s provision, contentment, and presence.

At Friends Church Sacramento, we believe generosity is one of the primary ways our faith becomes worship. It’s not just about finances—it’s about offering our time, our gifts, and our lives back to God. When we trust God as a good Father, we’re freed from a scarcity mindset and invited into the fullness of life Jesus promises.

If you’re looking for a Christian church near you in Sacramento—a family-oriented church community learning to follow Jesus with open hands—we’d love to journey with you. Together, we’re discovering how God is making all things new.