Giving
6 We have different gifts,
according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying,
then prophesy in accordance with your faith; 7 if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; 8 if
it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give
generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy,
do it cheerfully. Romans 12:6-8
This week we experienced three significant issues with things
we own. Within 48 hours the A/C at the house stopped working, my car
broke down by dying three different times on the highway, and our other
vehicle began having serious mechanical and A/C issues. So, the first
thing my wife says to me after all of this craziness was, I think God is
testing to see how you react to these issues. Thanks honey for the
words of wisdom. At the time I was like, yeah right because I was
really kind of mad. I was given some advice to go outside and scream,
but instead I took her advice and trusted in God to provide clear
direction and a way to get things fixed. Instead of providing immediate
answers, he provided something else that was interesting. He provided
friends who were giving and loving. Giving by providing portable A/C
units so we could make an educated and well-thought out decision.
Loving by providing transportation to and from work, baseball practice
and other needed activities. So when I reflect on the last several
days, it wasn't just the friends who were giving and loving, it was
truly God who was giving several things. He was giving perspective on
the important things in life. He was also giving His love through these
friends, and He was giving me lessons on how should I act. While
screaming wouldn't have been a bad thing, it was certainly not what He
intended. While we have not resolved all of our issues yet, the
perspective I have gained, far outweighs the issues we have faced this
week. Remember to utilize your gifts and you might be shown something
you weren't expecting.
Have a great weekend.
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