WOYWW: What I Have I Give!

I woke up late this morning

and this is what greeted me.

I was painting backgrounds last night

as my stack was getting low.

Well, when I wake up late and I do not have much time to 

figure out a drawing,

I trace over one of my backgrounds.

And then I paint it. 

Today I read about how the disciples Peter and John

in the Book of Acts, Chapter 3,

went to the temple and saw a crippled man begging.

"I have neither silver nor gold,

but what I do have

I give to you."

Acts 3:6

A lot of times we think that if we only had money,

we would be happy.

But that's not really true, is it?

If you search "lotto winners what happened to them",

it will lead you to a lot of tragic stories

of broken relationships, lawsuits, losing friends, etc.

It's not money that makes a good life.

Well most of us have neither silver nor gold,

and sometimes when somebody asks for alms,

we think we have nothing to give.

But is this true?

Maybe we can look at what we have and give that.

My husband seldom gives money to beggars.

He prefers to talk to them.

It gives them dignity he says.

He knows their names, knows their parents

because he talked to them too!

I usually don't talk to beggars

but I buy them food, never giving money

which would go to alcohol, rugby

or cigarettes.

But what about our friends, officemates, neighbors?

They may not be begging for alms,

but surely there is something we have that we can give them!

Encouragement, a smile, a helping hand,

a listening ear, company, prayers,

a cup of coffee, a joke to make them laugh,

an offer to babysit?

How about sharing one of God's promises?

"For the promise is made to you and to your children

and to all those far off,

whomever the Lord will call."

Acts 2:39

Yes God's promises are for all of us,

but sometimes we forget!

Let's share what we have!

Every week I choose one wonderful visitor

who leaves a comment

to receive an ATC from me.

I know it takes so much time and effort

to leave a comment

and I appreciate it soooo much!

This week,

Random.org chose,

#33, Laura Boggess

of  The Wellspring.

Laura is a wonderful writer!

Go check out her blog

and be blessed! 

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Blessings!

Patsy