Free to Give

(day 23 of 31)

Do you consider yourself to be “giving”? I don’t. Most days I don’t consider myself to be overly generous. Maybe that’s because I know friends who give so much more than I do. They give gifts to strangers. They give money to people in need. They give to support missions. They give their talents and time.  They are just generous people.

And yes, I’m comparing. I don’t give exactly like they do, I give differently, but I still give. I give my ear to listen to a hurting friend. I give from my heart when I speak to women’s groups. I give my time when my daughter needs to talk late at night. I give up sleep to make sure everyone is home safely on the weekend. I give haircuts when my family needs them.

The ways of giving are unlimited.

I’m so thankful I am free to give in the ways I know how.

And I love knowing that God set the ultimate example of giving. God gave His only begotten son, Jesus, to save the world. He gave us love when we least deserved it. God continues to give, give and give. He gives us grace. He gives us new mercies every morning. God is the ultimate giver.

I pray that we all learn to give ourselves away, not in an unhealthy way, but in our own unique way. We all have something valuable to give..

It’s true it’s more blessed to give than to receive. So next time, I want more and more and more for me, remind me of the blessing of giving.

Remind me that True Love gives, and gives without expectation..

(For previous posts from this series, click 31 day blog series: Live Free.  )