Good morning generously minded people

It’s so easy to live for self; what we feel like and what we want but true living is living to give of ourselves to bless others. This is the example of God to us and only in doing this do we find true joy and life. The deception is that if we live for self, doing what we want when we want, then we will be happy but this is simply not true because it is not God’s intention. We should live to give to others. There are many things we can give. Here’s just a few to think about today.

Time: Don’t rush. Sit awhile and simply be with people.

Attention: Don’t just give time but give your attention. Sometimes people are with you but you know they are thinking about something else, or at least, what they want to say next. Give people your full attention.

Forgiveness: We have all sinned and we all need God’s forgiveness. We also have all hurt people and we all need to both give and receive forgiveness. We put degrees on sin and it’s too easy to say “Well I didn’t do that!” Maybe not, but giving forgiveness is essential to your health. If you don’t give forgiveness you will get bitter and that will rot your bones and defile many people. Please be liberal and generous in giving forgiveness today; you will be free if you do.

Kindness: Say something nice to someone; to everyone you meet. Be a dispenser of kindness. Do something nice and kind. It doesn’t take much; just a putting aside of self and a desire to give and bless.

Acts 20:35 It’s more blessed to give than to receive.

Let’s live to give.