And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. 2 Corinthians 9:8
Weekly Quote
We are never more like God than when we give. Charles Swindoll
Weekly Thought
Along with many others, the Litt family suffered lean times during the Great Depression. In order to keep food on the table, Mr. Litt opened a charge account with the neighborhood grocer. Having an unpaid grocery bill pained and worried the proud father.
When she turned sixteen, Kathryn Litt went to work at the five and dime store to help with family expenses. And out of admiration for the many sacrifices he had made, she also wanted to give her dad a great birthday present, something he hadn't received in several years.
After receiving her first paycheck, she burst through the front door in excitement and handed her father a carefully wrapped present. He couldn't hide his tears when he found inside a neat stack of receipts from the grocery store, all marked "paid in full."
During times of toruble, it's tempting to draw inward in fearful selfishness. But when we react to difficulties with unselfish acts, we make life beautifulfor ourselves and for others, even in the worst of times.
Lord, help me to trust You so much that I am able to give freely to others even in the midst of my own troubles. Amen.
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'Those who leave everything in God's hand will eventually see God's hand in everything.'
That has to be the hardest thing for me when I am depressed and feeling beat down...as what I have done so much in the past is to withdraw from everyone and have this "leave me alone" attitude. That held especially true when I was drinking and already isolating so much of the time. I have noticed that sometimes (I admit not always--haven't gotten that far) when I am feeling lousy and feel the need to be left alone, I will get on this board or bake something for a meeting. I think maybe there is someone on here who is newly sober and I can help them. Or, maybe if I make something for others I will feel better. Both of these things usually help pull me out of myself.. I hope that God will lead me to find other ways to help others not only when I feel like it, but when I don't feel like it as well. Thanks for posting such a great reminder of who I want to become.
I have noticed that sometimes (I admit not always--haven't gotten that far) when I am feeling lousy and feel the need to be left alone, I will get on this board or bake something for a meeting. I think maybe there is someone on here who is newly sober and I can help them. Or, maybe if I make something for others I will feel better. Both of these things usually help pull me out of myself.. I hope that God will lead me to find other ways to help others not only when I feel like it, but when I don't feel like it as well. Thanks for posting such a great reminder of who I want to become.
WOW ... this is a great sign of growth BTY ... ... ... keep inviting the spirit in, it does wonders for the soul ... ... ... AND it'll keep you sober!!! ...
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'Those who leave everything in God's hand will eventually see God's hand in everything.'
