Nothing reveals God's love like a sacrificial act of generosity

This week I was gifted with something that humbled me to my core.  I got to be the recipient of a great act of generosity by some dear friends of mine. So I wanted to share how it touched me in more ways than one.   

I recently changed jobs, and while this has been a great change for me and my family, it has taken some time to adjust financially. I seemed to be able to make things work but the past few months grocery shopping has been like a lump in my throat. Going into the store time after time knowing I wasn't going to be able to come out with quite enough, this was really starting to get to me. It soon became the secret cry of my heart, "God, if someone could just please help me with groceries" I didn't even have the courage to say it out loud, but I was desperately hoping for some help.

Then one night a dear friend asked how I was doing financially.  In many ways it was a relief to be asked, so I was very honest with her. Without hesitation she immediately said "can I please help you with some groceries?".  I was shocked at first by her offer so I initially said no, but thank the Lord, she was persistent. 

This past Sunday I met with her and she handed me an envelope with a very generous amount of funds for groceries in it. I was so overwhelmed it brought me to tears. Tiffany, her husband, and some friends had all pitched in to give this money to me and I was stunned. In that moment it was like sitting right in God's lap and getting a giant hug from Him. Nothing reveals God's love like a sacrificial act of generosity. I walked away feeling like the luckiest girl on earth. Plus, the next time I went grocery shopping I had a blast!

I hope that my dear friends, who stepped in on my behalf, will encourage you to do the same for someone in your life. Do it without hesitation and a joyful heart.  You never know who could really use you right now. And what are we if we don't take care of each other?  "Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ." Galatians 6:2 Let's not make this a rare thing.

"But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called “Today,” so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness."-Hebrews 3:13

With Love, 

Dawn