Today morning, Christine my dear friend and fellow leader, posted on a platform we both fondly belong to, saying:
“Good morning friends. We give thanks to God for the gift of another day and brethren who freely give of what [He has] endowed them with.”
That last statement caught my attention: “…and brethren who freely give of what [He has] endowed them with.” This was in reference to a number of members on the platform who daily share a lot of positive messages, make informed discussions and offer great wisdom.
Today, choose to be that person who understands the following in general (plus the examples in practice after these points below):
- Blessings multiply when shared, not hoarded or hidden.
- You can’t give a smile while frowning. The more you choose to give someone a smile, the more you send away an angry face from your own.
- You can’t hug someone from a distance. When you hug, you are hugged… and a hug brings you closer to someone in many ways.
- You don’t spray some perfume on others without getting some drops on yourself.
- The very way we have consequences for doing wrong, is the very way there are consequences for doing right. Do right, give, help – and leave your gain to be taken care of by consequences! (My dear friend Lady Precious rightly suggests I use the word “rewards” instead of “consequences”. Next time I will!)
In practice, therefore:
🍏 Whenever you join a group, club or association, focus on what you’re going to contribute there. Leave what you’re likely to receive to consequences of your contribution.
🍏 For a marriage to work, focus on how you can make every day a phenomenal experience for your spouse, and leave the rest to consequences!
🍏 In a business you’ve established, put emphasis on how to serve the customer to the best of your ability, exceeding their expectations, and let consequences bring repeat customers, earn you referrals and beautify your income statement!
🍏 When you choose to belong to that Worship Team at your local church, remember to focus on the value, service and exquisiteness you’re bringing to the ministry, and let the God you serve excellently manufacture the consequences!
🍏 As a citizen of your country, don’t stop at asking your leaders what they’re doing for you. While leaders have responsibilities, other citizens who follow do have obligations too. Focus on doing your part of the bargain and surely, there will be positive consequences for you.
In conclusion:
🔹 Elevate your passion for giving above your hunger for getting.
🔹 Blessings multiply when shared, not hidden.
🔹 You can’t give a smile while frowning.
🔹 When you give a hug, you are receiving one.
🔹 When you spray some perfume on others, you get some drops on yourself.
🔹 So do right, and leave your gain to be taken care of by consequences! (Oh, rewards!)
🔹Givers are getters by natural consequence.
Even for reading this message this far (or forwarding it to as many people in your contacts as possible), there are consequences! 😄
Live. Love. Lead.
#YouWillManage
