When it is in your power, don’t withhold good from the one it belongs to. – (Proverbs 3:27, HCSB)
Do everything you possibly can for those who need help. – (Proverbs 3:27, ERV)
Do not withhold what is good from those who deserve it; if it is within your power to give it, do it. – (Proverbs 3:27, VOICE)
The thing is, we can always give good. Our kindness, attention and grace cost us nothing, yet provide much to those who need it most. God is the ultimate giver of all good, and we are called to love in the same way. Sometimes, it is through tangible giving of things, yet often, it is our time, energy and love that are truly needed. As we seek the Lord and receive His goodness and grace, we are compelled to love those around us in the same way. During this most wonderful season, there are always needs to be met. It is up to us to look around us and do what we can, with what we have, wherever we are. May we open our eyes to see the need around us and do what we can to give good to all.
Lord, open our eyes,
So that we may see;
The needs we can meet,
By grace, faithfully.
Teach us to choose love,
To honor and serve;
To love as we’re loved,
Kindness not deserved.
For all deserve good,
Not for what’s been done;
But rather because,
We’re daughters and sons.
All of creation,
You’ve made and called good;
So help us to love,
Each one as we should.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that You love us and give good gifts, not because we deserve them, but because we are Yours. Thank You that You call us to do the same. Forgive us for neglecting to do the good that we can, and lead us in Your love to give of our time, talents and resources wherever You ask. Teach us to trust You more, so that we can love those around us as You first loved us. Show us how to love like You wherever we go. May many come into a lasting relationship with You. Be glorified O God, as we do everything we possibly can, with what we have, wherever we are. Amen.
© Shannon Elizabeth Grabrick and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present
The Lord of Hosts says this: Make fair decisions. Show faithful love and compassion for one another. – Zechariah 7:9
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