He will lead you through a storm to get His glory. You may have to go through your own Red Sea to see His glory. God is honking His horn behind you to go. It took the children of Israel 40 years to trust God in the wilderness. They never got out of the desert. Once they crossed the sea on dry land it must have tried God’s patience to see the people He love so much not to trust Him. Sadly only those born in the desert made it to the promised land. I pray everyday that my ears and heart are open to God.
What I love to do is give and give until it seems unreasonable. I do it to give God the glory.
You asked this question what do I get defensive about? Why do you care so much and give so much when you yourself should ask. I do ask then wait on God’s provision. He does and many times I get an overwhelming peace afterwards. That worth more than a pile of gold. I just recently gave to someone and the best return was the time spent with them. I don’t need my past lessons I’m ready to move out of the desert, I crossed over the sea on dry land.
Thank you for this prayer walk. I am a little late with response as I am enjoying time with family. I wrote this poem recently and I think it speaks to my feelings concerning the subject of giving and receiving. A well rounded, blessed life is a balance of many emotions. If we look beyond the blessing of receiving we can clearly see the heart and blessing of the giver. There is a blessing to be grateful for on both sides of the transaction. God bless you, Donny, on your journey. Thank you for your inspiration.
I have often been given to through the years. But, not as many times I was able to give. I do think it's easier to be on the giving side. I do think it's humbling to be given to. I think God allows that to help us realize we aren't "all that" . And, if we are given that chance to be on the giving side, we need to realize that ALL our blessings are given to us by God.
What great questions! I see this in my practice for sure. I am giving a space of safety to another, but really in return, I am receiving more than the client ever really knows. As for other types of gifts, this certainly applies as well. I resonated with what you said about if I don't accept the gift, am I blocking the other from the blessing of giving. Such an interesting way of saying it! I do find it hard to receive, but honestly, I know God has put it upon that person to give. Sometimes it is hard to trust the genuineness of the gift, but I remind myself it is not my job to judge. God can use gifts in a many ways. Great points, Donny, thank you for raising them!
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Donny, glad you got back to Canada safely. Prayers answered there! If anyone knows or has met me, I'm a prayerful giver directed as I feel the Lord guides me. Scripture states when we do give whether it be financially or our gifts/talents, do so with love, honor, and respect. On the flip side, when we do receive a gift, the gift received from someone can be used to give to others. God is teaching me if I receive a gift (simple as receiving an encouraging comment), that blesses me so much as it helps me to press on. Take the gimbal you were recently gifted. That gimbal used in these prayer walks is a gift used to bless and be a gift back to us. So you received the gift, and now you're able to use that gift to give back. That's what it is all about to me. God says when we give, we may receive a blessing much greater. These prayer walks is the gift we receive from God through you as the vessel.
Toward the end of the prayer walk you talked about how the ways God used to teach us can be different by the way he teaches us now. First, I agree with you 100% regarding that. I can only speak for myself, but as I've grown deeper and more bold in my faith especially this year, I'm noticing or feel God is speaking to me a little more differently. It could be that I'm really taking and enjoying more quality time with Him. In fact, two different times this week, granted they were small snippets/hints if you will, I feel God confirmed to me the path I'm currently on is what He wants for me. I will say for me to get where I am right at this very moment, God had to show me something point blank by me living it. I don't feel it was a mistake, but sometimes He literally has to physically show me before I get it. The reason I feel He does that with me is due to pride which leads to fear, doubt, and anxious thoughts. The example I'm referring to is when I took that new job in July and walked out in the middle of the 7th day. God had a different direction for my life, but the fear of the unknown and financial responsibilities scared me. Now, on the other side of this, I feel by taking that recent leap of faith, He's teaching me in new ways as I'm trusting Him completely as I don't know of any other way to do so, and frankly, I don't want to do it any other way by His. Hope that makes sense in what I just shared. It's all due to growing and deepening my relationship with Jesus. God speaks in many ways, and like I said it's different almost every time. He speaks with one central message - "Keep the faith, keep pressing forward, and know you are not alone."
Thank you again Donny! Always praying for you and others within this community. God bless you my friend and to all in the community.
Donny, It is so good to see you back on the Prayer Walks. In answer to your question, it is very hard for me to accept anything from people. I would much rather give anytime than to receive gifts. It is also very hard for me to ask for prayer when I need it. I do have a friend who prays for me all the time. She knows what a struggle it has been for the last 5 years since my precious husband passed away. And she prays for me all the time and I do appreciate this so much. I continue to pray for you daily.
I shared this with a mutual friend.
When God gives you a green light at the Red Sea
He will lead you through a storm to get His glory. You may have to go through your own Red Sea to see His glory. God is honking His horn behind you to go. It took the children of Israel 40 years to trust God in the wilderness. They never got out of the desert. Once they crossed the sea on dry land it must have tried God’s patience to see the people He love so much not to trust Him. Sadly only those born in the desert made it to the promised land. I pray everyday that my ears and heart are open to God.
What I love to do is give and give until it seems unreasonable. I do it to give God the glory.
You asked this question what do I get defensive about? Why do you care so much and give so much when you yourself should ask. I do ask then wait on God’s provision. He does and many times I get an overwhelming peace afterwards. That worth more than a pile of gold. I just recently gave to someone and the best return was the time spent with them. I don’t need my past lessons I’m ready to move out of the desert, I crossed over the sea on dry land.
Thank you for this prayer walk. I am a little late with response as I am enjoying time with family. I wrote this poem recently and I think it speaks to my feelings concerning the subject of giving and receiving. A well rounded, blessed life is a balance of many emotions. If we look beyond the blessing of receiving we can clearly see the heart and blessing of the giver. There is a blessing to be grateful for on both sides of the transaction. God bless you, Donny, on your journey. Thank you for your inspiration.
Together
For every gift received in love
There is the heart of a giver
For every helping hand received
There is the spirit of generosity
For every prayer uttered for you
There is the faith of a believer
For every well wish sent your way
There is a caring friend watching
For every hill you climb
There is the soul of an encourager
For every light on your path
There is the sunshine of another
For every blessing you receive
There are the cheers of many
thanks for sharing your poem 🙂
I have often been given to through the years. But, not as many times I was able to give. I do think it's easier to be on the giving side. I do think it's humbling to be given to. I think God allows that to help us realize we aren't "all that" . And, if we are given that chance to be on the giving side, we need to realize that ALL our blessings are given to us by God.
What great questions! I see this in my practice for sure. I am giving a space of safety to another, but really in return, I am receiving more than the client ever really knows. As for other types of gifts, this certainly applies as well. I resonated with what you said about if I don't accept the gift, am I blocking the other from the blessing of giving. Such an interesting way of saying it! I do find it hard to receive, but honestly, I know God has put it upon that person to give. Sometimes it is hard to trust the genuineness of the gift, but I remind myself it is not my job to judge. God can use gifts in a many ways. Great points, Donny, thank you for raising them!
Donny, glad you got back to Canada safely. Prayers answered there! If anyone knows or has met me, I'm a prayerful giver directed as I feel the Lord guides me. Scripture states when we do give whether it be financially or our gifts/talents, do so with love, honor, and respect. On the flip side, when we do receive a gift, the gift received from someone can be used to give to others. God is teaching me if I receive a gift (simple as receiving an encouraging comment), that blesses me so much as it helps me to press on. Take the gimbal you were recently gifted. That gimbal used in these prayer walks is a gift used to bless and be a gift back to us. So you received the gift, and now you're able to use that gift to give back. That's what it is all about to me. God says when we give, we may receive a blessing much greater. These prayer walks is the gift we receive from God through you as the vessel.
Toward the end of the prayer walk you talked about how the ways God used to teach us can be different by the way he teaches us now. First, I agree with you 100% regarding that. I can only speak for myself, but as I've grown deeper and more bold in my faith especially this year, I'm noticing or feel God is speaking to me a little more differently. It could be that I'm really taking and enjoying more quality time with Him. In fact, two different times this week, granted they were small snippets/hints if you will, I feel God confirmed to me the path I'm currently on is what He wants for me. I will say for me to get where I am right at this very moment, God had to show me something point blank by me living it. I don't feel it was a mistake, but sometimes He literally has to physically show me before I get it. The reason I feel He does that with me is due to pride which leads to fear, doubt, and anxious thoughts. The example I'm referring to is when I took that new job in July and walked out in the middle of the 7th day. God had a different direction for my life, but the fear of the unknown and financial responsibilities scared me. Now, on the other side of this, I feel by taking that recent leap of faith, He's teaching me in new ways as I'm trusting Him completely as I don't know of any other way to do so, and frankly, I don't want to do it any other way by His. Hope that makes sense in what I just shared. It's all due to growing and deepening my relationship with Jesus. God speaks in many ways, and like I said it's different almost every time. He speaks with one central message - "Keep the faith, keep pressing forward, and know you are not alone."
Thank you again Donny! Always praying for you and others within this community. God bless you my friend and to all in the community.
Donny, It is so good to see you back on the Prayer Walks. In answer to your question, it is very hard for me to accept anything from people. I would much rather give anytime than to receive gifts. It is also very hard for me to ask for prayer when I need it. I do have a friend who prays for me all the time. She knows what a struggle it has been for the last 5 years since my precious husband passed away. And she prays for me all the time and I do appreciate this so much. I continue to pray for you daily.