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If you have something, this is the best time to share it. Just anything that you can spare. At the same time, if you do not have, do not over stretch your means. Things are really really difficult for the person next door and those far off. There is no free meal even in grandma’s house any longer. If you are not aware already, you either live in isolation or you haven’t been checking on your neighbors.
From family members and relations to friends, to coworkers, to co-worshippers, to neighbors, to acquaintances to even random strangers, more and more persons are resorting to seeking financial augmentation from someone else who they think things are better with. But the reality is truly that not many people are exempted from the prevailing crunch, including those we are calling for help.
The middle place here is to endeavor to provide a shoulder for someone this period not minding some inconvenience.
If you have a means, avail someone.
If you have some money, share with someone.
If you have food, share with someone.
If you have an opportunity, call someone up.
If you have an idea that can earn, share it with someone or pursue it with someone.
If you have left overs or things you aren’t using, give them out. Someone somewhere needs them.
If you have love, spread it. That’s what we need most now.
If you have hope, give as many as are hopeless.
If you have advice, give those who ask for it.
If you have a word of prayer, pray for the needy.
And for the needy, do not always think that others have to give. If you fail to get, do not always conclude that you were denied because the person is wicked. It is not true, most of the time. Things are not always the way you assume they are with others. They may not tell you but their hesitation should explain it.
But generally speaking, it must be emphasized that giving to others has been proven to make the giver feel good. It improves our self-esteem and promotes changes in the brain that are linked with happiness. It creates a sense of belonging and reduces isolation and ultimately, it helps to make our world a happier place. So if you have anything, reach out this Sunday morning and give it out to someone to appreciate our humanity. If you don’t have anything, pray that God will enable you so you too will become a giver. Remember, the hand that gives is on top!
Yours sincerely,
Citizen Agba Jalingo.
