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Everything we have is from God (something we’ll come back to later). And while He doesn’t ask us, or even want us, to have everything, what He has entrusted to us, He calls us to be faithful with.

But what if you’re actually richer than you think… and just don’t realize it? And what if, without even meaning to, you’re also less generous with what you’ve been given than you could be?

Maybe you’re thinking, “I don’t live in a mansion with a pool, four garages, or a Lamborghini for every day of the week.” Fair enough.

You may not feel like you’re living in luxury or swimming in cash, but if you’re reading this right now, on a phone, tablet, or computer, you’re already more resourced than a large portion of the world.

You’re richer than you even know.

Not because your life is perfect, and not because you don’t have real needs, but because you have access to things billions of people are still praying for. And yet, when it comes to giving or supporting people in need through fundraising, it’s easy to think, “I’ll give when I finally have enough.”

We hold tightly to what we have, guarding it, managing it, waiting for the “right time”… all while having more than we often realize, and more than we think we can give.

But when is enough?

What if the problem isn’t that we don’t have enough… but that we don’t realize how much we’ve already been given—how much we’ve already been blessed with to share?

Most of us don’t feel wealthy. We focus on what we’re still working toward or what feels just out of reach. But when we zoom out and see the bigger picture, something begins to shift. Our perspective changes.

And with it, our willingness to give.
 

What Feels “Basic” Isn’t Basic Everywhere

The things we consider normal, daily conveniences we barely think about, are not guaranteed realities for billions of people around the world.

We may not feel wealthy, but when you look at global access to everyday resources, our wealth quickly comes into perspective. Consider this: 
 

• If you own a car, you’re in roughly the top 20% globally 
• If you have a toilet in your home, you’re ahead of over 3.5 billion people 
• If you have reliable food, you’re more secure than nearly 1 in 3 people worldwide 

And that’s just the beginning.

If you can go online, store food in a refrigerator, or turn on clean water, you’re living with access that a significant portion of the world still doesn’t have. What feels “basic” to us is actually a blessing many people are still hoping for.

So, are you being generous with what you have?

It’s a simple question, but an important one.

Because when we begin to recognize how much we’ve been given, it naturally leads to another question: What are we doing with it?
 

You Don’t Have to Have It All to Support a Fundraiser

We often assume generosity starts when we finally feel “comfortable, ” but the data, and real life, tell a different story.

According to Accounting Insights and Philanthropy Roundtable, lower-income households often give a higher percentage of their income than higher-income households. In some cases, they give 4–5% of their income, while higher-income households average closer to 1–2%.

In other words, the people who have less often give proportionally more.

And it’s not just about income. It’s about mindset and heart.

Research from Barna found that in some of the most generous cities in America, there are actually more lower-income households than higher-income ones. These aren’t the wealthiest places, they’re simply places where generosity is part of the culture.

In fact, in the top-ranked cities, nearly 9 out of 10 people actively give.

That means generosity isn’t always driven by wealth. It’s driven by truly seeing people in their need, and choosing to respond with compassion, even when it costs something.

Do you see and meet the needs around you? You can start right now by using GiveSendGo's "Near Me" sorting feature to find local fundraisers to support through giving, praying, or sharing. Learn more about the "Near Me" feature here. 
 

Generosity Was Never Meant for the “Few”

Scripture makes this even clearer. Generosity isn’t reserved for those who have “extra.” It’s something God calls all of us into, right where we are.
 

• “Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” — 2 Corinthians 9:7 
• “Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.” — Hebrews 13:16 

Jesus Himself pointed to this in the story often called the widow’s offering in Luke 21:3–4: “‘Truly I tell you,’ he said, ‘this poor widow has put in more than all the others. All these people gave their gifts out of their wealth; but she out of her poverty put in all she had to live on.’”

The church in Macedonia, though struggling and poor, gave generously out of their joy. In 2 Corinthians 8:2–3, 5a, Paul writes: “In the midst of a very severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability… they exceeded our expectations...” 

And for those who do have extra, we’re called to share what we have. Paul gives this charge to Timothy as he leads the church: “Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.” — 1 Timothy 6:17-19

“Rich” isn’t just about money. Compared to much of the world, many of us already are.

And for the believer, we are rich beyond measure because of what Christ has done for us, setting aside the glory of heaven, humbling Himself, and giving His life on the cross.

How rich we truly are.

As it says in 2 Corinthians 8:9: “For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich.”

Everything we have—our resources, our time, our ability to help others, has first been given to us. “What do you have that you did not receive?” — 1 Corinthians 4:7 

These are blessings not just to hold onto... But to steward. 

Does your stewardship include generosity?
 

Generosity Is About More Than Money

One of the most powerful insights from Barna’s research is when people think about generosity, money isn’t even the top answer.
 

• 32% say generosity looks like serving others 
• 30% say it looks like offering emotional support 
• Only 22% say it’s primarily about financial giving 

That means generosity looks like:
 

• Showing up 
• Encouraging someone 
• Praying for someone 
• Sharing what you can 

Because money can meet real needs, but it can’t meet every need, especially the emotional and spiritual ones.

And that’s something that’s at the heart of GiveSendGo: sharing hope.
 

You Might Have More to Give Than You Think

You may not feel rich. You may even be walking through a difficult season yourself.

But generosity isn’t about having everything, it’s about being willing with something. $5, $10, $25, $50.

Because one day, you may be the one in need, and when that time comes, you won’t just hope for someone with abundance to show up.

You’ll hope for anyone who’s willing.

Someone who noticed.
Someone who gave what they could.
Someone who cared.

So the question isn’t whether you have enough. It’s whether you’re willing to give from what you’ve already been given.

Will you use some of the blessings you’ve received to meet someone else’s need today?

Take a moment to click here, find a fundraiser that moves your heart, and give what you can.