"How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.
For to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their power they were willing of themselves;"
2 Corinthians 8:2-3
I love the idea here that even in great trials and poverty, we can still find joy, and give to others, blessing their lives.
I think that we often get caught up in our own struggles and trials and become insular, unable to reach out to others because we are so caught up in and focused on our own trials. And yet, with God's help I think that reaching out to others is one of the best ways to distract ourselves from our own trials, and find joy. We can be there for each other, no matter what is going on in our own lives.
Today, let's try not to worry about our external poverty or our own challenges, and be willing to reach out to others, so that together we can all make each other's burdens lighter, and find joy, no matter our circumstances.
For to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their power they were willing of themselves;"
2 Corinthians 8:2-3
I love the idea here that even in great trials and poverty, we can still find joy, and give to others, blessing their lives.
I think that we often get caught up in our own struggles and trials and become insular, unable to reach out to others because we are so caught up in and focused on our own trials. And yet, with God's help I think that reaching out to others is one of the best ways to distract ourselves from our own trials, and find joy. We can be there for each other, no matter what is going on in our own lives.
Today, let's try not to worry about our external poverty or our own challenges, and be willing to reach out to others, so that together we can all make each other's burdens lighter, and find joy, no matter our circumstances.
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