Easter has come and gone. The 40acts daily emails have stopped arriving in your inbox and the posts aren’t appearing on social platforms. You might find yourself wondering… what now?
After forty days of intentionally choosing generosity, it’s natural to feel the shift. Lent gives us structure - a reason to give, reflect and reset. But generosity isn’t meant to be packed away after Easter.
The Christian life is a call to whole-life generosity. Not a one-off challenge, but a way of being. A rhythm. A response to the generous heart of God, who gave everything for us.
Generosity doesn’t end at Easter
If you’re like us, you’ll love the momentum that 40acts builds. It reminds us that generosity isn’t always grand or glamorous. More often than not it’s found in the small things: a kind word, a shared lunch, a patient ear. It’s these thing, when done daily, that have the power to shape us from the inside out.
We’re only human, and it’s perfectly normal to run out of steam, especially after committing to something for a period of time. So how we we handle the call to keep going?
The apostle Paul knew a bit about walking with God every day and he encouraged one of the churches he helped plant with this instruction:
“Let us not grow weary of doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Galatians 6:9
Sometimes we need to lift our heads to see the end result can give us much encouragement. Day in, day out, trusting that our small acts, done in love, are part of something far bigger than ourselves.
Jesus himself lived generously every day of his life. He gave time to those society ignored (Mark 10:46–52), restored dignity to the outcast (John 4:7–29), and shared meals with the unlikely (Luke 19:1–10). His generosity didn’t have an off-switch. He welcomed interruptions, offered healing freely, and loved without limits - even when it cost him everything (Philippians 2:5–8). And as his followers, we are invited to walk the same path (Ephesians 5:1–2).
So, what does that look like, practically, after 40acts?
We’ve walked this road before. Here are five simple ways that we’ve found to work for us in building generosity into an everyday rhythm.
1. Pray for a generous heart
Generosity isn’t something we muster up by willpower. It flows from intimacy with God - the giver of all good things. When we pray for a heart like his, our hands begin to open naturally.
A simple daily prayer could be: “Lord, show me how to be generous today. Open my eyes to need. Fill my heart with compassion. Teach me to trust you with all I have.”
2. Tell stories of generosity
Generosity is contagious. When we share our stories of giving, receiving, and the impact it makes - we invite others to join in. Testimonies remind us that God is always at work through the simplest acts.
Don’t underestimate the power of your story. Post it online. Share it with your church. Or just tell a friend over coffee. As Hebrews 10:24 encourages: “Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.”
3. Support causes that align with your heart
We give most freely when we give from a place of passion and purpose. Maybe it’s your local church, a mission organisation, or a project tackling poverty or injustice. Ask God to guide you towards the areas he’s calling you to support.
If you’re interested we’re putting on a series of events around our cause crosses this year. These are a great way to find out what’s happening in the different areas of charitable work in the UK.
4. Be generous with more than just money
God has given us more than our bank balance. Our time, energy, skills, words and homes can all be used to bless others.
In Acts 2, we see the early church living this out in real time: “They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts… and gave to anyone who had need.” (Acts 2:45–46).
Generosity isn’t limited to finances. Look for ways to give your presence, attention, and creativity in service of others.
Attending a Journey of Generosity event (JOG) is a great place to start. They are a one-day event where a group of like-minded Christians come together to reflect on what the Bible says about giving, to discuss the practical application of biblical principles, and to seek God’s wisdom on how to lead the generous life that He calls us to.
5. Create a giving rhythm that works for you
Generosity is easier to practise when it becomes a habit. Set aside a regular time - monthly, quarterly, or around key dates - to give intentionally. It doesn’t have to be big. What matters is consistency, prayerfulness, and joy. As Paul reminds us in 2 Corinthians 9:7: “Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”
Make generosity a part of everyday life
40acts was never meant to be about ticking off tasks. It was about forming a habit. Learning to live differently. Seeing our world - and our resources - through the lens of God’s abundant grace.
And that journey doesn’t end at Easter. It begins again, every morning, with fresh opportunities to give, serve and bless.
40acts, now what? Now, we live it. And we do it together - with joy, hope, and open hands.
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Matt Holderness
Matt joined Stewardship in 2022 with over twenty years of marketing experience. He has degrees in Business and Marketing, Theology, Management and most recently a Masters in Hermeneutics.
Through raising awareness of Stewardship’s various products and services, Matt helps people explore the Kingdom impact that their growing generosity can have, and helps the Church and Christian charities gather faithfully and grow purposefully.
He’s passionate about supporting Evangelism and Bible causes, and has a particular interest in charities that are helping people in Poverty and Debt in the UK.
