And so We give (Responsive Reading)

Leader: You have given me Your shield of victory. Your right hand sustains me! (Ps. 18:35)

Congregation: Lord, we give because You gave us this victory. Not because we were strong. Not because we deserved it. You gave to us freely out of Your mighty love.Your love was enough, and so we give.

Leader: For unto us a child is born, and unto us a son is given. (Isa. 9:6)

Congregation: Father, You gave us hope in the midst of despair. When we were lost, You gave us Your most valued possession. Your hope was enough, and so we give.

Leader: My peace I give unto you. I do not give to you as the world gives. (John 14:27)

Congregation: When the clouds darken and storms come, You give us shelter. A place to run to when we are afraid. And when war rages through the battlefields of our lives, You give us peace. Your peace is enough, and so we give.

Leader: This is My body which is given for you. (Luke 22:19)

Congregation: Lord Jesus, You gave us Your very life. More valuable than the riches of a million universes! Your sacrifice was enough, and so we give.

Leader: For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16)

Congregation: We love You, Father! Thank You for Your Spirit that teaches us to give. You gave us life, hope, peace, shelter, and eternal life. And so, as an act of worship, we give.

All: Amen.