yesterday,
there was an emergency...i had to give away all that i have to a friend of mine. i couldn't say no...i couldn't have it otherwise. i have no clue what made me say 'yes' but i did. after i'd said 'yes' and hung up, i realized what i had just done. i had just agreed to give away all that i have left to see us (my brother and me) through the month. i still have to buy groceries and other stuff... my kitchen was literally empty and needed filling...but i was not worried...i wondered why. what i felt instead, was some kind of joy indescribable.
there was an emergency...i had to give away all that i have to a friend of mine. i couldn't say no...i couldn't have it otherwise. i have no clue what made me say 'yes' but i did. after i'd said 'yes' and hung up, i realized what i had just done. i had just agreed to give away all that i have left to see us (my brother and me) through the month. i still have to buy groceries and other stuff... my kitchen was literally empty and needed filling...but i was not worried...i wondered why. what i felt instead, was some kind of joy indescribable.
what happened next was simply AMAZING... should i say a miracle?.. yes i think i should. i think it is... i believe so. i called up one of my very close friends to say hi.... but was told that he has a coupon and had been wanting to give me. my heart leapt... i was left teary-eyed. now i have enough and more to see us through the month... till my next pay check comes along.
what i'm trying to say here is... i love how generous God is... He is so ridiculously generous and mindful of everything we do for His name's sake. He certainly is not joking when He says...
"Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you." ~ Luke 6:38
AND
"Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver."~ 2 Corinthians 9:7
what He has to return is far better and in endless amounts...it always surpasses what we give away. He has endless supplies to give us... but we must first learn to give so as to receive them.
"The value of our offering is not determined by how much we give, but how we give."
Have a wonderful week sweet friends!!
p.s: thank you all for stopping by and leaving me your sweet, thoughtful comments. i enjoyed reading each of them and value your friendships. Love you all.
This is so inspiring. The greatest offering is not a lot, but when it is a little and and all that you have. This is a true example of giving at it's most wonderful form, the way God intended. God bless you and your family. :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great testimonial of God's care and love. Hugs to you for sharing! :)
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ReplyDeleteThank you all. your comments always encourage me.
ReplyDeleteRuth this is so wonderful! I would give also even if I did not have enough. It is the right thing to do. God gave back to your kind heart! I am happy we met also! Have a super day!
ReplyDeleteMama Hen
What an amazing and wonderful story!!!! That is how our great God works and it is so good to hear such inspiring stories. You are truly a beautiful person and I'm so glad to have "met" you Ruth!!! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing post! I know God works in mysterious ways and I always enjoy hearing how His love has shown up in the lives of so many. He is an amazing God.
ReplyDelete~Maggie
That is beautiful! God is so sweet, isn't he? ;)
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Aww Ruth! That is wonderful. Praise God for all of His goodness. I love the verses you listed. Such wonderful promises of love from our heavenly Father!
ReplyDeleteThank you for this post. It was inspiring and very nice to read during my afternoon cup of coffee. My son is napping so its my little break. It was nice to "spend it with you" on here.
Love to you, sweety-pie. May God continue to bless your giving heart : ).
this is really amazing!!! now that really is the power of good karma, eh? :D im so glad i read this.. very optimistic and moving! :D
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You are a wonderful person!
ReplyDeletexo Erin
Thank you for finding me via FFF last friday. Sorry its taken me so long to write and follow you back! I love your blog and am so excited to see whats to come.
ReplyDeleteGod is truely amazing, isn't he? :)
beautiful story.. thanks for sharing with us hon. God bless you!!
ReplyDeleteyou are a blessing Ruthie! very inspiring.
ReplyDeletewow... love the verses you cited Ruth. you are an amazing person... such a sweet child of God. Bless you my dear!
ReplyDeletethis is really awesome. God indeed is a generous God...God bless you for being so kind and generous!beautiful example it is... thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteRuth,
ReplyDeleteYou are such an amazing blessing! I love this story, what an inspiration. God is good and He provides for His children. I find joy in how you didn't even think about yourself at that moment, you were more concerned about your friend. These are amazing test that the Heavenly Father puts us through to test our hearts.
Out of all the beautiful things to share, there's nothing more beautiful than His Children inhabiting His Holy Spirit. He sent this person to you because He knew He could meet their need through you. And than He turned that favor back to you. What a blessing!
Doesn't it feel awesome when God uses us in this way to help others. This is what He expects us to do. To take care of one another, to love one another, to pray for one another, to help those in need, even when we're in need. We don't have to worry because He will meet our every need according to His Will. He knows what's best for you.
I know what it's like to help others when your in great need. But that overcoming Spirit that takes over is His Holy Spirit. He takes complete control. This is why I love serving Him so much. He knows how to humble us. Thank you JESUS!!
I'm in great need now, but I have learned to appreciate being in need because it has humbled me and has blessed me to put all my trust in Him.
Thank you for this story and for His scriptures (His Promises).I will be praying for you that God will bless you and do what's best for you and your situation. Hope your having a lovely week! Keep inspiring!:)
God Bless,
Charmaine
That's awesome, Ruth! God is so good! He "daily loads us with benefits," as the Psalms say.
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C'mon over for a visit!
New follower here from FBT...Love meeting new blogging friends.
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hey Ruth...Thanks for the visit and comment yarr! and nice to meet one more bangalorean!
ReplyDeleteand yes..this write-up is cool.."The value of our offering is not determined by how much we give, but how we give" very very true!
Keep visiting dear!
Amen to that! :) Its really inspiring to read about how God provides. Thank you for sharing and reminding me to keep trusting in Him!
ReplyDeleteGod sure is a generous God.. We feel so humbled to experience his presence. Keep the faith... I too have experienced God's love and miracle many time but am too selfish to truly commit myself to him... This was a great post.
ReplyDeleteYou are so inspiring!!! I am learning to trust that God will always be there for me... He has shown me his extistence through my accident. I'm so glad that you visited my little corner of BlogLand- as now I have found yours. And will visit often . HHL
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautifully wonderful story. So inspiring!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post!You are such an amazing and beautiful person!! I am so glad I found your blog ♥
ReplyDeleteHey Ruth! Just stopped by to say hello! I already commented on this post, but would like to say what an inspiration it is to read it again! Have a great day!
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What a lovely blog you have!! xoxo
ReplyDeleteWow! God is a the best gift giver!!! And His Word is true in saying that is much more a blessing to give than to receive..you go girl...proud of you!
ReplyDeleteoh ruth ..you are so sweet..i too am a firm believer in God and can totally relate to what you have posted..great post dear!!!
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Hi Ruth, sorry it has taken me so long to get over and say hi and follow! Thank you for all the sweet comments you have left on my blog. This is a beautiful post about generosity. God is good. You are inspiring! Have a wonderful day.
ReplyDeleteStories like these remind us that God is truly generous to those who spend in His way. The way of live and kindness.
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ReplyDeleteMama Hen
That is beautiful! God is so sweet, isn't he? ;)
ReplyDeleteof course he is
aaww.. that is such an inspiring post..
ReplyDeleteYour faith in God its no doubt and its amazing what He will do to the ones who do. I love the verses.
may God Bless you too... hv a nice day