Proverbs 11:25 (MSG) The one who blesses others is abundantly blessed; those who help others are helped.

As we mature in our relationship with God, we have to be mindful not to only think about ourselves when receiving a blessing from God. We should desire that the promises God gives to us not only benefit our lives, but benefit the lives of others.

Our blessings should cause a chain reaction in the world and in the spirit. For instance, John believes God for a car. John receives that car. Three months later, John’s friend Sam asks John for a ride to a job interview. Sam is blessed with the job. Now, Sam has more money to sow in tithes and offering at his church. Sam’s church offers opportunities for people to give to poor countries across the world. Sam gives; a family is blessed with food, and that family gives glory to God for supplying their needs. This chain reaction blessing started with John believing for a car.

Consider how your desires can be a blessing to someone else, and someone else, and someone else.