In Others’ Words: When We Give What We Have

I love to give gifts to family members and friends.

The funny thing is, in the past, I often gave a gift and accompanied it with an apology.

“If you don’t like it, you can exchange it.” 

“If that’s not exactly what you wanted, there’s a gift receipt in there …”

Oftentimes, the person hadn’t even seen what I’d given them and I was already assuming they wouldn’t like it. Wouldn’t want it.

Then there are times when I think about calling a friend who’s having a rough week. Or sending them a quick email to say hi and let them know I’m praying for them.

But I don’t because, you know, sending a pretty card would be better. Or showing up at their house with a bouquet of flowers would mean more.

And so I do nothing.

And doing nothing … well, what good is that? Giving something — even the smallest word of encouragement — may be just what my friend needed to hear.

Giving the little that we have — with no hesitation and no qualifiers — may be the difference between emotional darkness and light for someone in need.

Let’s think about that … no, let’s act on that truth.

In Your Words: When have you been prompted to give what you had to someone and found it better than you imagined? 

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'Give what you have to somebody, it may be better than you think.' Quote by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow http://bit.ly/2JXrm6t #giving #relationships
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