Giving and
Receiving
But
thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
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Corinthians 15:57 NIV
On the Outer Banks, Mother Nature both gives and receives. Everyday there is evidence of that with the changing shoreline, incoming and outgoing tides, ocean treasures that have washed up on the beach and clouds that pass by overhead.
Although the
presents of Christmas morning have been opened and put away, the feeling of
giving and receiving lingers on as we look forward to the New Year. God’s love
has been present in the giving and receiving spirit that is so present in our
midst. We have many occasions to give. To be on the receiving end of generosity
can be a spiritual experience as God shows us His love through the helping hand
of others.
believe that
whether we “received” or “gave” this year, that God would have us take a moment
to offer Him praise and thanks for sending us what we needed through our
brothers and sisters in Christ. If God used us to give to others, we might
offer Him praise for giving us the strength and resources to be used by Him.
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