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bluidkiti · 04-08-2014, 12:29 PM

You Have Something

And [God] Who provides seed for the sower and bread for eating will also provide and multiply your [resources for] sowing and increase the fruits of your righteousness [which manifests itself in active goodness, kindness, and charity]. Thus you will be enriched in all things and in every way, so that you can be generous, and [your generosity as it is] administered by us will bring forth thanksgiving to God.
—2 Corinthians 9:10–11

Notice that our woman in Proverbs 31 reached out her filled hands to the needy (v. 20). When a person truly wants to give, God will give seed to sow. Even if you don’t have extra money to give, you do have something. Look around your house and start giving away everything that you are not using or wearing. If an article of clothing has been in your closet one year without being moved, there is a good chance you will never wear it again. Pass it on to someone in need and God will bless you with new things as you need them. I believe that we know giving is the right thing to do. In our hearts we can sense joy and confidence when we become givers and not merely takers.

It is no wonder I did not like this woman in Proverbs 31 when I first started reading about her. She was everything I was not but needed to become.

Lord, I truly want to be a giving person. I ask Your blessing that I might meet the needs of others, whatever they might be. Amen.

From the book The Confident Woman Devotional: 365 Daily Devotions by Joyce Meyer.

MajestyJo · 04-08-2014, 07:28 PM

We do have something to share, our experience, strength and hope. Planting the seeds of recovery and a new way of life. It isn't about this is how it is done, it is about "this is what worked for me," hope it will help you too.

When the seed is planted within us, it is up to us to nurture and allow it to grow. When we plant the seed in others, we pray that they be willing to do the same thing for themselves.

The seed takes many forms, i.e. wisdom, knowledge, healthy hints, ways of living on life's terms, gratitude, forgiveness, and so much more. As the Al-Anon slogan says, "Let it begin with me." I have to have in order to give.

04-08-2014, 12:29 PM	#1
bluidkiti Administrator Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 73,726	You Have Something You Have Something And [God] Who provides seed for the sower and bread for eating will also provide and multiply your [resources for] sowing and increase the fruits of your righteousness [which manifests itself in active goodness, kindness, and charity]. Thus you will be enriched in all things and in every way, so that you can be generous, and [your generosity as it is] administered by us will bring forth thanksgiving to God. —2 Corinthians 9:10–11 Notice that our woman in Proverbs 31 reached out her filled hands to the needy (v. 20). When a person truly wants to give, God will give seed to sow. Even if you don’t have extra money to give, you do have something. Look around your house and start giving away everything that you are not using or wearing. If an article of clothing has been in your closet one year without being moved, there is a good chance you will never wear it again. Pass it on to someone in need and God will bless you with new things as you need them. I believe that we know giving is the right thing to do. In our hearts we can sense joy and confidence when we become givers and not merely takers. It is no wonder I did not like this woman in Proverbs 31 when I first started reading about her. She was everything I was not but needed to become. Lord, I truly want to be a giving person. I ask Your blessing that I might meet the needs of others, whatever they might be. Amen. From the book The Confident Woman Devotional: 365 Daily Devotions by Joyce Meyer. __________________ "No matter what you have done up to this moment, you get 24 brand-new hours to spend every single day." --Brian Tracy AA gives us an opportunity to recreate ourselves, with God's help, one day at a time. --Rufus K. When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. --Franklin D. Roosevelt We stay sober and clean together - one day at a time! God says that each of us is worth loving.

04-08-2014, 07:28 PM	#2
MajestyJo Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Hamilton, ON Posts: 25,078	We do have something to share, our experience, strength and hope. Planting the seeds of recovery and a new way of life. It isn't about this is how it is done, it is about "this is what worked for me," hope it will help you too. When the seed is planted within us, it is up to us to nurture and allow it to grow. When we plant the seed in others, we pray that they be willing to do the same thing for themselves. The seed takes many forms, i.e. wisdom, knowledge, healthy hints, ways of living on life's terms, gratitude, forgiveness, and so much more. As the Al-Anon slogan says, "Let it begin with me." I have to have in order to give. __________________ Love always, Jo I share because I care.

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