Saturday, December 05, 2009

GIVING IS NOT JUST FOR CHRISTMAS


Somehow, not only for christmas
But all the long year through,
The joy that you give to others
Is the joy that comes back to you.
And the more you spend in blessing
The poor and the lonely and sad,
The more of your heart's possessions
Return to make you glad.
                                          John Greenleaf Whittier

26 comments:

  1. Beautiful, and so true.
    Charlotte

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  2. So true. Thanks for the reminder.

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  3. Beautiful...the Lord's blessing is like a circle, there is no beginning and there is no end...It just keeps flowing...Funny how when we share or bless someone, it just never runs out. The more it seems to multiply...[Just like when Jesus fed the 5,000 with just a few loaves of bread and fishes]... God is awesome! Have a great weekend.

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  4. That is beautiful, Cliff, thank you. And your music is so pretty.

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  5. You are such a blessing. Thanks for this quote.

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  6. Cliff,
    That is lovely - thanks!




    ~Jean

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  7. God's law of reciprocity is always at work, isn't it?

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  8. this is so right on...giving is a way of living that feels so good. Thanks Cliff. Have a great weekend. Sarah

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  9. This was great and I LOVED it. Blessings to you, Debbie

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  10. Clif, I almost posted this on my blog tonight :)

    Blessed minds think alike sometimes, huh?

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  11. This is a great post! Thanks for sharing.

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  12. I like this! You and Charlotte are on the same subject! Perfect, not just for this time of year, but all year long!

    Katherine

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  13. Clif,

    This is so very true...giving ....always looking for a way to do this no matter the season!

    Bless you my friend

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  14. Awesome reminder.

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  15. Beautifully said. There is always a need, and there is always opportunity to give to that need. God just fills us up all the more, never leaving us empty.

    God bless,
    Mary

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  16. Beautiful poem and a thought to carry with us every day !
    Merry christmas !
    ~Myrna

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  17. Helping others is key to true happiness.

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  18. This is a short, beautiful, and powerful reminder that we all need.
    God Bless,
    Ginger

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  19. This is very true. My husband and I have chosen to live a frugal life so we can help others. Doylene

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  20. Then, you must be filled with joy, Clif!

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  21. Amen! This is so true.

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  22. As always great posting with a great message.
    Thanks for sharing
    Sue

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  24. Helping those in need is such a creative way to give a special gift to Jesus at this time of year.

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