I am so fortunate to have a friend who is very giving. This person never complains or grumbles, just gives and gives, not only to me, but to everyone else, too. I admit this really convicts me and, yes, even humbles me quite often. I have never been a giver to this degree. Honestly, I am quite selfish. "What's in it for me?" has many times been my motto. Can anyone relate with this?
Recently, when this friend once again bent over backwards to help me, I was of course, very gracious and appreciative, letting this person know how kind I thought they were. I also was reminded how much I want to be a giving, caring person like my friend. I realize that since giving doesn't come naturally for me, I need to really work at it. For me to enjoy success in this area, I must take action whenever I see an opportunity to give of myself. If opportunity is not knocking, then I need to go seek out, be proactive, and build a healthy habit of giving of myself. All I have to do is look around me and I can see that there are plenty of people in my world that have needs. When I ask myself, "What can I give?" and then give it, I have become a giver. And who knows, maybe one day, if I keep giving of myself, I will be known by others as a true "giver", just as my friend is. Thanks, friend for being such an inspiration to me. I will be more like you–a giver!
