The Generosity Experiment: Day 12
Finding out what happens when you look for opportunities to give. To start from Day 1, click here.
It’s better to give than receive. Really?
I’m sure you’re like me, you have experienced the power of generosity by receiving an unexpected gift at some point in your life.
I admit it’s difficult to accept a special lovely from a stranger or especially from a close friend. But that’s the beauty of this season, accepting a gift that can’t be repaid, allowing others to love you as much as you love them, and knowing that you are blessed because you bless others.
One of The Generosity Experiment readers recently shared a beautiful story of what it looks like to be on the receiving end of giving- The Miracle of the Mac Book. Pray for Austin while you’re reading.
I would love to hear your stories of how someone has encouraged you through an unexpected gift.
By: Someone You May Know
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Someone You May Know….
You are doing a beautiful thing here. Truly.
Every day, Father brings you and your stories here to mind… and it changes the actions of my day.
*Thank you.*
Just a word of encouragement to keep on doing what you are doing. You are impacting many more lives than you ever realize. My heart is continually warmed and challenged by your generosity experiment. I love hearing your stories! :) So, I am here cheering you on. I’d love to meet you sometime. Maybe I know who you are and just don’t know it. :)
This past year I received an unexpected gift with a special message when I was spending a weekend with friends. Having grown up in the country I’m not very fond of heavy traffic in larger cities. (Yeah, just give me space.) As I was ready to leave, my host walks up to me with a special gift of prayer blessing for me as I drove home, especially through the one big town. I received a beautiful piece of home decor with Psalm 121:8. It now hangs beside my front door for a blessing for myself and others as we come and go.
Austin and his family’s testimony is incredible. Thanks for requesting prayer on their behalf. Blessings on you as you give from God’s heart and yours. Grace, joy and peace to you this Christmas.
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Everyone has their opinions on things. You do have a unique way of looking at things though. Keep posting. I am looking forward to seeing more on this topic.
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