Giving Attracts Receiving – The Path To Becoming
Certain laws in life operate whether or not you acknowledge them. Gravity. Seedtime and harvest. And this one: giving attracts receiving. It is both a spiritual principle and a quiet rhythm woven into the fabric of existence.
But this blog post is not about donations, tithes, or corporate social responsibility. It is about something far more personal: the way giving shapes who you become. The way open hands lead to open doors. The way generosity transforms you long before it reaches anyone else.
There’s a statement Jesus made that is so simple, so clear, and so deeply rooted in the spiritual laws of the universe that even people who don’t believe in the gospel quote it so often.
It is: “Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, will be poured into your lap.” – Luke 6:38
This is not a prosperity scheme. It is a principle.
The Concept Of Giving
Contrary to popular opinion, giving is not entirely about money. It’s about trust, surrender, awareness, and transformation.
When you give:
- You acknowledge that you are not the ultimate source.
- You break the ego’s obsession with control.
- You practice trust rather than fear.
- You create space within yourself for growth and blessing.
Paul explains it with a farming analogy:
“Whoever sows sparingly will reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.” — 2 Corinthians 9:6
The Scripture walks us through stories of people who had nothing, yet gave everything and experienced tremendous transformation individually and extended it to others around them.
A good example of an individual who gave all she had was a widow in the bible.
The Widow With Nothing Who Gave Everything
One day in the temple, Jesus watched people drop offerings into the treasury. The rich dropped heavy sums. Then a widow – poor, unnoticed, invisible to the crowd – dropped in two coins.
Jesus shocked everyone when He said:
“This poor widow has put in more than all the others.” – Mark 12:43
Her coins were small; her sacrifice was large.
She wasn’t giving out of abundance. She was giving out of faith – and faith attracts God’s attention in a way wealth never can.
This story teaches us that the value of your gift is measured by your heart, not your wallet.
- God sees motive before He sees magnitude.
- When you give from your essence, you receive from His abundance
Let’s also explore the story of a little boy who impacted thousands of people through his selfless act of magnanimity
The Boy Who Fed Thousands Without Knowing It
Imagine being a child in a crowd of 5,000 hungry adults.
The disciples panic. The people grumble. The sun is setting. And Jesus asks a question they cannot answer:
“Where shall we buy bread for these people to eat?” — John 6:5
A boy – nameless, silent, probably shy – offers his little lunch: five loaves, two fish. Insignificant in human math.
But Jesus blesses it. Breaks it. Multiplies it.
And that tiny offering becomes a miracle spread across thousands.
This teaches us that you don’t need to give what you don’t have.
- God multiplies what you place in His hands.
- Generosity sets the stage for divine intervention
That boy likely went home with a story that changed his entire life – not because he received much, but because he gave willingly.
Another man also experienced a transformation by simply opening his heart and hand
Zacchaeus – Transformation Through Generosity
Zacchaeus was not a moral hero. He was a tax collector – wealthy, influential, and deeply disliked.
But one encounter with Jesus turned his life around.
He stands up in front of everyone and announces:
“Look, Lord! Here and now I give half of my possessions to the poor…” — Luke 19:8
This was not religion. This was transformation.
Zacchaeus didn’t give to become changed; he gave because he was changed.
Generosity became evidence of his healing.
This teaches us that giving is a sign of inner transformation.
- What flows out of you is often proof of what God has done in you.
The Psychology of Giving: Why It Changes You
You’ve probably noticed something about generous people – they tend to be lighter, freer, less anxious.
Giving has deep psychological effects:
1. It breaks the fear of scarcity
Every time you give, you confront the internal voice that says, “If you let this go, you will lack.”
Generosity trains you to believe that you live under provision, not starvation. It strengthens your faith in God’s word.
2. It rewires the brain for joy
Studies show that acts of generosity trigger dopamine – the brain’s reward chemical. Meaning God literally wired your biology to reward kindness.
3. It deepens emotional resilience
When you give intentionally, you develop a core identity that is not defined by possession but by purpose.
4. It strengthens relationships
Giving – time, resources, energy, and presence builds relational equity.
You cannot remain isolated when you live generously.
Giving As A Lifestyle
Generosity shouldn’t be an occasional performance. It should be a culture you carry.
Here’s what generosity looks like in everyday life:
- Paying for a colleague’s lunch without expecting repayment.
- Buying textbooks for a student who can’t afford them.
- Calling someone who is grieving and staying on the line.
- Sharing skills with someone trying to start a business.
- Letting go of that shirt you haven’t worn in six months.
- Offering a ride. Offering encouragement. Offering time.
Some gifts require money.
Most require awareness.
And when done from the heart, every gift enlarges you.
Receiving Is Not Weakness
We talk so much about giving that we forget the other half: receiving.
Many people struggle with receiving because they want to appear strong, independent, and self-sufficient.
But receiving gracefully is also spiritual maturity.
You cannot reap what you refuse to receive. You cannot receive what you pretend you don’t need.
Allowing others to bless you keeps the cycle of generosity flowing.
Why Is Giving Worth It?
Let’s be honest: giving sometimes hurts.
Some people will misuse your kindness. Some will take and never return. Some will assume entitlement.
But none of these are reasons to stop giving.
Giving is not about them.
Giving is about who you become.
Paul blatantly stated;
“God loves a cheerful giver.” — 2 Corinthians 9:7
Cheerfulness doesn’t come from naivety.
It comes from trust, faith in God’s commands. Build your treasure in heaven. Keep your gaze on God. “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Matthew 6:21)
What Does Giving Do To Society?
Look at any thriving society, company, church, or family – generosity is woven into the culture.
The early church was so committed to sharing resources that Scripture records:
“…there were no needy persons among them.” – Acts 4:34
Imagine that.
A community where no one was abandoned.
Giving creates ecosystems of care that outlive the giver.
Society heals when generosity is normalized.
The Path to Becoming
This entire journey can be summarized in one simple truth:
Giving isn’t about losing. It’s about becoming.
Becoming more aware.
Becoming more compassionate.
Becoming less fearful.
Becoming more open.
Becoming more aligned with God’s heart.
You become a steward.
You become a vessel.
You become transformed.
You become royalty.
Every act of generosity chisels you into who God designed you to be.
What Are We Saying?
If your hands are always closed, nothing can leave – but nothing can enter either.
Living open-handed is a risk.
But it is also a blessing.
And the mysterious, beautiful, unchanging truth is this:
When you give, you receive. Not always in material form, but always in divine measure.
So give your time, your kindness, your money, your wisdom, your patience.
Give because life multiplies what you release. Give because God watches what you sow. Give because becoming the person you’re meant to be requires an open heart.
And when the blessings start to return – quietly, unexpectedly, abundantly – don’t be surprised.
You attracted them. By giving. By trusting. By becoming.
This is the path. Walk it boldly, walk it generously, walk it until you become.
