What A Joy to GIVE!

Giver:

Know that most times, your purpose for connecting to someone is to give to them. God showed us how important this principle is when He gave us Jesus (John 3:16). When you’re motivated by love you’ll have no problem giving to others. When your perspective is right, you’ll understand giving unto others exemplifies love and that's God’s command that sums up everything, to Love others. God is love. At times we mix our purpose of giving up and have a selfish mentality. A lot of times we may say, well I’ll only give if they give me something back but that’s the worst mentality you can have. I'm not saying let others take advantage of you but don't have a tid for tat mentality. When you think like that you set yourself up for failure, disappointment,  and rejection. You have to know that God blesses givers and the more you give the more you’ll receive back from Him. Give as if you're giving to God.
Don’t hold extra high expectations on a person, keep your focus on God. Give from a heart that completely wants to please God. In your pleasing God and not focusing to only please people, you’ll become more satisfied. Giving shows God’s characteristics, it shows others who he is in a tangible way. You can give your time, prayers, money, clothes, etc. Just make sure your motives stay right and you’ll keep your joy. Do know, when your focus is right while you’re giving, God can touch the heart of someone to give way more back then you gave. As the Bible says, “It’s more of a blessing to give then to receive,” (Acts 20:35).But know, God will not leave a giver empty handed. Be motivated by Love, keep giving :).

 Much Love, Eri