Comments on: We Don’t Just Give; We Receive

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 00:15:01 +0000

In reply to Karen Del Tatto. That's an awesome story, Karen. We never know how much our few words can mean to somebody. I'm glad you were able to see how much your words meant to your pastor! Keep being an encourager. You've encouraged me today!

By: Karen Del Tatto

Karen Del Tatto — Mon, 25 Jul 2016 01:43:05 +0000

Thank you for sharing this uplifting post!

Recently, I had responded to an email from my Pastor who had asked his congregants to give input about an ebook that he had distributed, and that’s all I did or so I thought…

The Pastor appreciated the fact that I had taken the time to respond and presented me with a book the next morning, which was Sunday service, as a gift for my response. I was so taken aback. It seemed like such a small gesture on my part and he responded in such a special way. It meant a lot.

Thanks for the reminder to be gracious receivers and intentional givers.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Mon, 25 Jul 2016 00:50:07 +0000

In reply to Lori Schumaker. I'm not sure why we often feel guilty receiving! But I know many of us do, myself included. Maybe we think we don't deserve it? I don't know, but I know that I like for others to receive what I give to them, so I need to give others the opportunity to do the same. Thanks for sharing, Lori!

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Mon, 25 Jul 2016 00:48:41 +0000

In reply to June. You're right, June. We can never outgive God, and every time we give to someone else, we're giving to God and he gives back. He blesses us. What a Father he is!

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Mon, 25 Jul 2016 00:47:26 +0000

In reply to Betty. I love your timer story, Betty. I often don't know what to give people. Maybe I should add a timer to my list of things to give too. :) Thanks for sharing!

By: Lori Schumaker

Lori Schumaker — Sat, 23 Jul 2016 22:56:32 +0000

I always smile at how you speak right to my heart, Lisa! I love giving. It makes me happy. But I struggle with receiving. I feel guilt! What is that?

Thank you so much for coming alongside me and sharing hope each week at #MomentsofHope! I love what you bring and am honored by the messages God is gathering!

Blessings and smiles,
Lori

By: June

June — Fri, 22 Jul 2016 02:20:06 +0000

What a blessing, Lisa! That coleus has more meaning that it knows. I think every time we give sacrificially and selflessly we are blessed in return. When our motives are pure and our focus is on the one we are serving, what we receive in return can’t be measured or counted. Inspiring post, my friend!

By: Betty

Betty — Thu, 21 Jul 2016 22:21:01 +0000

This is so true. I remember one Christmas one of the mother’s of our church gave me a timer shaped like a small skillet. She said she did not know what to give me and thought I had everything. I told her that was the right thing, because the timer on my stove had broken. So she was right on time.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Wed, 20 Jul 2016 19:11:46 +0000

In reply to Mary Geisen. I know, Mary: it's harder for us to receive than to give. Yet if everybody felt that way, even the givers would be out of luck. :) So the moral is we all need to take our turn in both giving and receiving, right? What a beautiful thing to give your friend some flowers. A gift that kept giving for days!

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Wed, 20 Jul 2016 19:09:51 +0000

In reply to Andrew Budek-Schmeisser. Well-said, Andrew. Accepting the gift that someone is offering is another gift in itself!