The Power of Giving: a whole new perspective

What is Giving actually?

Many people think that giving is something which can be practiced only by rich people because they think that it’s all about giving money. No argument, but I don’t agree on the idea for two obvious reasons: First of all, the term giving is older than the concept of money. Secondly, there are way too many things to give away. Can you give time, love, joy, peace, wisdom, knowledge, ideas, advice, encouragement or even smile (just to mention a few) to someone needy around you? I bet everyone can do that.

What Giving can do?

Giving is such a powerful force because it is most effective and instant. It benefits both the giver and the receiver. It is what caring and sharing is all about. It is love in action. It is like ‘you do not really care until you give.’ It is the only ‘act’ that cause real ‘change.’ For instance, what a hungry man need is ‘bread’, and the only way to help him is to give him something to eat. It beats all your thoughts of concern and prayer for him at the moment. If you believe in the Bible, even God had to ‘give’ in order to manifest his love in reality?“For God so loved the world that he gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16) Just imagine if God had only ‘loved’ and not ‘gave’? The Son also had to fulfill the Father’s promise by giving his life on the cross as atonement for the sins of mankind.

The point is: No Giving, No Result!

Are you willing to Give?

Well, well, this is the ultimate test. It does not matter how much you have or what you don’t have. The question is : “Are you WILLING to GIVE?

Whatever your answer is, it is expected of everyone to give because all we have is from God and he blesses us with a purpose - to bless others in return especially where there are needs. It is only for our benefit because the more we give the more we receive. But also keep in mind that He blesses only a cheerful giver.

Another interesting fact is that no matter who we are, everyone longs to receive because we are all ‘differently-poor’ and need a helping hand.

Therefore GIVE whatever you can, whenever you can and see what difference you make!