2 Corinthians 9:7 (NIV) How many times have you helped someone only because you felt obligated to do so or given to someone less fortunate only because you felt it was the "right" thing to do? How many of those times did you give without grumbling? God loves when we do things and give gifts in good spirits. We are frowned upon when we give gifts with an "attitude". If you went into a homeless shelter to volunteer and became close to a resident in need that was living there, would you give them a gift while mumbling under your breath or would you do so cheerfully? Look beyond the old saying, "It's better to give than to receive", for a moment. All of the time, the people who may really want to give can only be on the receiving end. If we, as givers, show bad temper when helping others when giving a gift of any size, instead of cheering them up, we may be sending them into deeper depression. However, when we give gladly, even if the gift is small, it will always be better than giving a large gift unwillingly. - Ayana Elon
"I knew that having the abortion was merely about Perception. I had a good reputation and was thought highly of. A pregnancy would have changed people’s perception of me, throw my freedom out the window and made me be something I did not want to be…a mother." - Kendra |
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