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Lynn
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Giving is of God's nature [ 11:05:00 pm ]

I have been thinking about giving lately. You know, giving is HUGE.

Sometimes, the things that we give aren't material. Sometimes, they are. And all the time, if the giving comes from the heart, it can mean a lot to the person on the receiving end.

Just yesterday, I received a snail mail from a friend and in it read a few lines...

Seeing you once in however long, is simply like a reminder of God's love and goodness. Please continue to shine so ever brightly. It's my prayer that you bring joy and hope to all those around you just as you have blessed my life with these precious gifts God's given you. =)

This reminds me of giving is two-way. Doing so blesses the giver and the one receiving the gifts. Whenever I give, I feel happy. And even during those times when it takes more of me to say "yes" to giving, I always get back my returns in manifold.

Giving also teaches me to remain thankful and to keep a heart of gratitude. This is especially towards the people who have poured their lives into mine....

This week, I finally got my dad a new phone - the iPhone. Come to think of it, I had always wanted to give him a new phone..I remembered thinking "how good it'd be if I can get Dad a new, good smartphone" for every birthday of his for the past few years. This desire has finally been realised. :)

Today, I gave a little something to the staffing consultant who had helped me get into the banking industry two years ago. I told her I really appreciated her help and that where I am and what I can enjoy having today...it all had a great deal to do with her assistance. I could see she was very touched to hear these words and I felt so happy.

So, giving does make a difference in our lives.

Of all the things we can afford to give..I think the best will be one's self.

I am going through a season of my life when I am seeing more of what a little giving, a little going out of our way, a little running the extra mile can do to the lives of others. And I am enjoying it..because I know God is showing me more of His good shepherd heart. :)

A shot I have in my iPod..

I like how it shows the reality we live in:

Lives are broken and are in great need of healing.

The two words at the bottom are placed by me..

because I believe that in our hands lies the power to

HEAL HEARTS