What does the gift of giving really mean? The general consensus may believe "the gift of giving" means to give because it's the right thing to do. Some may think it means give so you get blessed in return. Others may believe "the gift of giving" means it's what you give that counts hence the reason people say, even before giving their gift, "It's not much but..."
What needs to be made clear here is, it really is the thought that counts! It's also important to know what outcome to expect depending on what thought is on your mind at the time of giving! If you're giving just to say you gave, please know the purpose of giving was not met.
The whole purpose of giving is to be a blessing! You are a blessing when your heart is open to the other person - they do not need to be in your presence - if they're on your mind, they're in your heart.
The blessing meets its full potential when the gift itself is not as important as feeling the need to be a blessing to someone/anyone.
That, my friends is "the gift of giving" because it means to give expecting NOTHING in return - yes, not even a thank you. Because if/when it's not given to you (in the very least as an acknowledgement), you won't be disappointed because you weren't expecting it to begin with!
Giving freely - no strings attached, no hesitation, no premonitions is "the gift of giving." It's what jump starts the blessings from God to you, from you to another and yes so on and so on. Do not concern yourself with anything like "will I have enough to give?" "will I have enough for myself?" Your time is one of the most precious gifts you can give because you can never take it back because you'll never have it back!
Use this Season to bless others rather than give for the sake of giving. Please don't think you're fooling anyone when you're giving just to give - trust me, they know and it's noted.
Your purpose in Life is to be a blessing - do this and you have no idea how miraculously your Life will change! PEACE
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