This week I want to share a story I read on a blog from
Dave
Ferguson. To put the excerpt below into context... Dave
was speaking about an upcoming giving campaign and how (like
many of us) you can easily find yourself in the trap of
thinking you don't have anything left to give.
"... I get a letter and a photo from my
friend Faustin (the guy on the right in the photo) who lives
in Rwanda. Faustin, his wife Antoinette, their baby and
Faustin's three younger brothers all lived on less than
$100/year. They are the poorest of the poor. It was through
Global Family Rescue that we started financially supporting
Faustin and his family with $59/month. The letter he sent me
said thanks for visiting them this last summer, the gifts we
brought them and thanks for how our support has transformed
their life. But here is the kicker - Faustin wanted me to know
that he took one of his baby goats and he gave it away to Eric
(the guy on the left in the photo) who has even less than him.
The photo is of Faustin, Eric and the goat that he gave away.
Faustin is a follower of Jesus and said he did this because
Jesus told us, "freely you have received, now freely give"
(Matthew 10:18). So, while I'm making more than 95% of the
people on the planet (and so do you!) I'm thinking, "I don't
have enough to give" But Faustin who is still living on far
less than $1000/year is looking for ways to be more generous
and give back. When I was in Rwanda, Faustin taught me about
contentment and now he is teaching me about generosity. I
think I have enough. I've got more than enough. I have enough
to give some away. I have enough to give lots away. How about
you?"
I hope this story moves you and encourages you to examine
what you have. Look at the areas of your life where you can
"give some away." This doesn't just pertain to giving
financially, giving of your time is equally important. It only
takes a few minutes to stop and talk with a homeless person.
It only takes a minute to stop and hand-write someone a card
to say Thank You. It only takes a moment to say "I Have
Enough" and give some away.
Share a Smile. Brighten Someone's Day. Be kind. Give the
Gift of Kindness
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Article content from www.DaveFerguson.org,
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