2 “So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 3 But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, 4 so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
Luke 6:35
35 But love your enemies, do good, and lend, hoping for nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High. For He is kind to the unthankful and evil.
Offer of one self because you can, not because you expect anything in return. I know people that will lend money only to certain individuals. They dub them "guarantee pays". Or they give of their excess,not of their own need. I am telling you when you give of yourself to another brother or sister in need, you will be enrichly blessed. Your heart will be so joyful and your spirit will be at such peace and rest. Have you ever struggled with whether or not to help someone and you end up not and then you are riddled with guilt or regret? That is because your spirit is restless as a result of not obeying God's Word which is to love one another and do good for one another. In this time of struggle for so many due to the recent storms here on the East coast, I offer up the best advice I can , which is to help. Don't wait for someone to tell you they are hungry, or broke, or without power or clean clothes....just get out there and make a donation, drop off groceries or clean clothes/towels. Don't hesitate to bless...never. We are to live our lives giving glory and honor to the Lord. We must live everyday wanting His grace to shine upon us so that others can see Him through us. Therefore do not be of this world, which is of a selfish mindset. Make a difference. Give when you don't have it. Love when it hurts. Forgive when it makes no sense. Be as God is-all love, all compassion. Meditate on the scriptures I wrote out above for they are always laid on my heart by God. So this is His message ... He wants you to love His children and pray for your enemies. And make a difference in someone's life today.
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