Eagles' Wings Ministries International
The amazing and great paradox of life is that the more you give of yourself, your time, your energy and even your substance, the more you receive or get blessed. This simply means we all need to be givers in life. Humility is a common factor among givers and all great people. Humble people are also givers. A humble heart is usually sensitive to the needs and feelings of others.
When we are givers, we support, help and are concerned about the well-being of others. True givers and humble people will often subordinate their own needs to those of others.
Actually, morale and productivity are usually highest in societies or communities where people show a high degree of concern for each other. All of us appreciate people who show sincere interest in our well-being. Humility makes whatever we do or give meaningful.
Humble individuals can neither be put down nor exalted; they usually remain the same person under all circumstances. Humility is a sustainer of the upward motion in life. Farlex’s dictionary defines humility as; “The state or quality of being humble; freedom from pride and arrogance; lowliness of mind, a modest estimate of one’s own worth; a sense of one’s own unworthiness through imperfection and sinfulness.” Unfortunately today’s society does not regard humility as a virtue; we are so self-centred. Humble people usually find it easy to embrace the spirit of generosity.
When we give to bless, we will be blessed. Proverbs 11:24 says; “One man gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty.” When we give to others, we activate the law of generosity that provokes the blessing. Mother Theresa once said; “We may not be able to give to everyone, but we can give to one.” Mitch Albom said; “The way you get meaning into life is to devote yourself to your community around you, and devote yourself to creating something that gives you purpose and meaning.”
Love is a healer. When we give love, we heal others mentally and emotionally. Love brings acceptance, affirmation and restores identity. Love covers a multitude of sins and restores individuals, families, societies, communities and nations. When we give love, we are also at the same time releasing healing to others.
It is when we believe that someone must pay for the pain they caused in our lives. The best gift you could ever give to your children, husband, wife, father, mother, colleague or school mate is forgiveness. Families, society and the nation cannot function well with bitter and angry people. Forgiveness is the lubricant that makes families, communities, businesses and nations function smoothly. When we give forgiveness we make our homes, workplaces, schools, companies and the nation functional.
Mark Twain once said; “Forgiveness is the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it.” The grease or oil of forgiving love will always reduce the friction and salve the emotional and mental irritations in homes, businesses, offices, government, churches and communities. The wasps of memories may surely fly once in a while, but forgiveness is the power that draws out their sting. As we give our time, energy and money to others, let us always remember to also give love and forgiveness. A giving people make a better nation.
