Give It Away
By Andrea Merrell “Are you a giver?” the article asked. “Do you see yourself as a pond (which can become stagnant) or a river that blessings can flow through?” I’m sure at this point you’re thinking, What does that have to do with writing? Consider this: Jesus said, “ Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full—pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back” (Luke 6:38 NLT). According to The Word for You Today : “When you give your time, expertise, and resources without expecting anything in return, you’re practicing what Jesus preached. And when you focus more on the wants and needs of others, more of your own wants and needs are met.” Giving away what God has blessed us with is like sowing seeds. Those seeds can produce a great harvest when we need it most. We all need help from time to time, especially along this writing journey....
