& Sacrifice

My immediate need has been met.

Mission accomplished.

As I trusted,

He provided.

Hallelujah!

His ways are  innumerable.

Yet, He so delights in

using His people to bless others.

As His children extend grace & generosity,

His nature is demonstrated.

Having been told by Him

to depend on no one but Him,

I am always amazed when others

act in obedience to the nudges of His Spirit.

Because, 

sometimes,

obedience

 IS

sacrifice.

Using resources to bless others,

without restrictions, limitations,

or expecting anything in return,

is a selfless act.

To hold on too tightly

to what we have is a common error

in our society.

All provision is a gift from Him,

regardless of the method

of obtainment.

To give freely 

is to

bless Him.

There are others in my life

who are facing difficult challenges as well.

Though I cannot provide for them

the way in which I have been provided for,

I give them what I do have to give;

words of life & encouragement,

prayers for provision & blessing.

I ask our Heavenly Father

to provide for them by whatever means

He chooses.

What a blessing it is

to be used by God

in whatever manner or capacity

He sees fit.

Never underestimate the power 

and blessing

of your sacrifice and obedience.

A willing

&

obedient heart

is never disappointed.