I honestly believe that being able to bless others in life is a true way to humble ones self.
Sometimes I can't seem to understand why some people don't help others. And I'm not talking about lending people money, giving them your clothes, or sharing your vehicle (although those are all fabulous things to do). I'm talking about helping them out with simple things. Things that cost nothing, like helping someone unload groceries, clean their home, or watching their child.
I have seen GOD working in different ways in so many peoples lives this week. I have witnessed the power of a giving heart and the way it can touch someones life.
I am selfish by nature, but I am a giver at heart. I spend countless hours giving my time to people and things that aren't my own. These cost me nothing but time. I understand that time is money, but if you do right by others, GOD will definitely bless you.
Sometimes I just wish the world was a little kinder. I know we can't get everything we wish for in life. If I could have one wish it would be for people to care more about other people. Sometimes I wonder how this world we live in got so cold.
My life hasn't been easy. I have my own struggles and triumphs. But I stay positive and push forward. I've made it my daily "work" to still find it in my heart to help others daily.
My heart is filled with so much joy and admiration of all the women (and men) that have pulled together and made things happen this week. I am grateful to be part of a community that is so gracious and giving, even when it sometimes feels like it is the very thing that takes so much away from us. So I leave you with this quote "Harness the power of today. Seize the blessings of today! Make something happen, enhance your life, make someone laugh, help a friend, love, love, love!"-Steve Maraboli
No way!! I was just talking to Amber M. about how you give up a lot of your time to help people - that it seems like you are always helping people. Can't believe you wrote about this! I agree with you about helping others more, but I'm not as giving with my time as you. I admire that about you - how you seem to have time for everyone :)
ReplyDeleteAh thanks Vera! For taking notice. I love helping people...I am taking full of advantage of the extra time I have to pay forward all the wonderful things that have been done for me.
DeleteAmber, you are amazing and kind! Never question that about yourself :-) You are certainly a woman of God, and it shows! We all have our selfish side - but some people have a side to them that's purely selfless. Thanks for.. putting it out there, so to speak. Your blog is refreshing and marvelous! Can't wait for your next post :-p
ReplyDeleteThanks Jellybean for the encouraging words! I love you!
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