For God loves a cheerful giver.
-- 2 Corinthians 9:7
We all know someone
with a particularly unique quality. They give. And for the rest of this post, let's
not think money. Let's not think stuff. Because after all, more importantly
than giving our stuff, is the sacrificial attitude and act of giving ourselves.
We all know someone
like that. They give... themselves.
They usually do it with a smile. Sometimes with a hug. Often anonymously.
Always seeking no credit. Stuff, we can give while seeking notoriety.
Ourselves, we cannot.
Love gives...
God
loved...
God gave.
And we are most like Christ when we love, and give.
Paul was an incredible
example of giving of one's self. He wrote: I am poured out like a drink offering... (From Philippians 2:17
and 2 Timothy 4:6).
There is a unique joy
in giving. Through the act of giving we prove that nothing holds power over us.
And the truest expression of Christian freedom is found in the giving of
ourselves. This freedom, this joy is addictive. And God loves it.
I think God smiles on
the person who gives himself/herself away with a giggle.
God, help me to be a
sacrifice. Help me to give. I will give myself.
For now...
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