Someone I know found God in his storage unit.
He is a quiet man and when I first met him he said he went through life with blinders on. Concerned with himself and his possessions. He tells me that he tried his best to live a "hermit" lifestyle , as much as one can in the modern day. But since we met and talked often, he is becoming more aware of the world around him.
He went to his storage unit to check on flood damage. The facility lies close to a river and was under a foot of water and some of his prized possessions had been damaged. As he cleaned out and tossed what could not be salvaged, he saw an elderly woman placing boxes in another unit not far away. He went over and offered to help her. She was very grateful for the help.
God showed himself that day. The woman's prayers were answered when she received the help loading heavy boxes to her unit., and The man was given the gift of giving, filling his soul with delight at helping another person.
To "give" does not always require reaching in your pockets. To give does require you to reach into your soul.
God gives us the gift to give. To receive is a good thing ,but to give is a God thing. I encourage everyone to give aid to anyone in need. See the need, fill the need. Whether it is opening a door for someone with their hands full, letting someone go ahead of you in line at the store, allowing a car to pass you on the highway, whatever the opportunity is, give.
Be blessed with the gift of giving.
He is a quiet man and when I first met him he said he went through life with blinders on. Concerned with himself and his possessions. He tells me that he tried his best to live a "hermit" lifestyle , as much as one can in the modern day. But since we met and talked often, he is becoming more aware of the world around him.
He went to his storage unit to check on flood damage. The facility lies close to a river and was under a foot of water and some of his prized possessions had been damaged. As he cleaned out and tossed what could not be salvaged, he saw an elderly woman placing boxes in another unit not far away. He went over and offered to help her. She was very grateful for the help.
God showed himself that day. The woman's prayers were answered when she received the help loading heavy boxes to her unit., and The man was given the gift of giving, filling his soul with delight at helping another person.
To "give" does not always require reaching in your pockets. To give does require you to reach into your soul.
God gives us the gift to give. To receive is a good thing ,but to give is a God thing. I encourage everyone to give aid to anyone in need. See the need, fill the need. Whether it is opening a door for someone with their hands full, letting someone go ahead of you in line at the store, allowing a car to pass you on the highway, whatever the opportunity is, give.
Be blessed with the gift of giving.
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