How many times have you given to someone who stabs you in the back right after? Wait. Not only do they hurt you, but also they brag about it. Then turn around and “look like” they are flourishing. It happens, but don't change who you because of the reaction you get from people.

The moment you pay attention to what appears to be a success in their life, you rob yourself of your own. Move on and give the same energy and more. Give when it hurts. Give when you have nothing to transfer. Give when you’re happy. Be a blessing to many. Also, don’t only give to people you know. Give to people you know and those you don't. You never know who you are helping.

It's a blessing to give than to receive. Do you remember the feeling you got when you accepted a gift? A gift shows the recipient you were thinking about them. A gift shows selflessness. It shows appreciation. Don't you love to feel wanted? Continue to shower love unto people. The same feeling you get receiving, give it to others. They will be pleased. Spread the light you have around the world.

Scenario 1

I had a tennis tournament recently, but I didn't have a doubles partner. The partner I considered already signed up with someone. They were getting a wildcard, a pass to enter into the qualifying event. However, I had a good enough ranking to get us into the main draw. I asked her if she would consider my offer. Long story short, we ended up being doubles partners, but under one condition. My doubles partner's partner first would get a wildcard. Not only did they get a wildcard, but also they got into the main event. They were able to make money, gain points, and move up into the rankings. As for my doubles partner and I, we beat a team top 650 in the world! We were down the first set 3-6 and came back to win the second and third set, 6-4, 10-7. In my defense, God blessed my socks off! I gave myself to someone who wasn't ranked, my partner. I didn't trust in rankings. I believed in her ability. Sometimes it's not about statistics, but faith in each other. I started with no partner and ended up with a partner, money, and a higher ranking. It didn't look great in the beginning, but God. He turned my situation around.

Scenario 2

I called a long lost friend of mine to talk because we haven’t spoken in such a long time. You know those friends who you once were close to, but circumstances separated you. While speaking to her, she told me she was starting her business. I didn't have much, but I invested. She needed funds to open up a store. Immediately I felt my heart pounding. I wanted to give, but I haven't spoken to her in so long I wasn't sure. Short and sweet, I waited some time but contributed to her business. Again, you never know what can happen when you bless people. Well, I know, but if you never tried it, please do. It works! Later that week, I received a full trip paid for by a family friend. I won't tell you exactly, but I'll give you a visual. Two weeks of tournaments, food, hotel, and flight for my tennis. What I thought was a small contribution, turned out to be a big gift for me in the end.

The general outcome: you always come out on top. Stay focused even if it looks like you're losing, you always overcome. Your gift is more valuable than your receiving. The feeling you have when giving and seeing the person’s face receive or voice on the phone is pure joy. I was smiling from ear to ear, excited. In due time, everything works out for your good. Give, like God freely gives to you. Give, like God freely gives to you.