#*giving

[tariah23]

White people are miserable, racist losers period. They’ve even been getting mad at Japanese people for correcting them about Yasuke as well.

[thewordfortheday]

"I tell you the truth," Jesus said, "this poor widow has given more than all the rest of them. Luke 21:3

The actual monetary value of the widow's gift was very small indeed - so small that the crowds probably did not even notice her gift. However, she received great praise from the Lord Himself! Jesus saw it as the greatest offering that had been given that day.

This poor woman so loved the Lord that she gave “all she had to live on”. That was true generosity, giving to the point of sacrifice. It was real faith - for it takes real faith to give all-she was giving to the Lord - not to the temple. As she dropped her tiny, yet magnificent gift into the treasury, her heart was full of thanksgiving to the Lord.

The Lord sees our heart.

[philosophybits]

Great and noble people find it more pleasant to do good than to receive it.

Baltasar Gracián, The Art of Worldly Wisdom

[loveyourlovelysoul]

If you've been highly criticized/yelled at in your past after any sudden decision you've made or if you have been played around or been unappreciated while you were just trying to do something good/nice, the shameful/guilty feeling born at those times may still be lingering inside of you. Anytime you make a sudden decision/choice without asking for confirmation about its nature or give away something from yourself (even something material like eg. a very little amount of money) it makes you wonder if you've done the right thing or if you've been deceived somehow. This happens cause you have unconsciously learnt from similar past experiences that you're "not good enough" or a bit "too stupid/naive" to make good decisions by yourself.

This feeling may have been hindering you also in other situations, like when given an important choice or something similar you may try to avoid taking a final decision without asking for guidance or suggestions to others (generally those who criticized you, like eg. your caregivers), leaving them in charge of your life so that you won't be making mistakes or feel like a failure. But this way, you may end up never really experiencing life as you deserve to. You may end up chosing things you don't want or blocking yourself when given important occasions out of fear to fail and be seen as the usual "stupid" person you were and still are (only in your mind: you're not that for real, ever). You're not stupid nor naive nor any other adjective you have been called/calling yourself: you meant your best and just didn't know what to do exactly or how to act maybe, or you were a bit too impulsive; but you had to try and learn your lesson like that. You were so criticized because you were triggering a trauma in the other person but you had to make that mistake in order to experience life and understand something (and tbh you were very likely made believe that the mistake you made was bigger and much more important than it actually was). Please forgive yourself and remind yourself you have grown and learned all you need to try and protect yourself if that's the case. There's nothing wrong in giving away when done with pure intentions, don't ever feel guilty about it. Even more for giving to yourself.

[ksjanes]

Remember that you are Earth. Grounded, rooted, giving, healing, stable,  nurturing and solid.

K.S. Janes

[halleehalfgallon]

a note my grandmother left me on a bag of yarn when I told her I didn’t have much for yellows left in my stash. I know it’s about yarn, but it feels like a reminder — not in a greedy, self-serving way, but a little bit of encouragement to allow myself to enjoy what is good.

[thepersonalwords]

Leadership is not about the power and status of one but the empowerment and service of all. That is what it should be and that is how it should be measured.

Rasheed Ogunlaru

[sixbucks]

Here’s an idea for holiday giving.

Do you have toys that you’re not using? Can you afford some toys to give away?

Consider donating them to a thrift store.

Parents strapped for cash will be shopping and the need your gently used toys now, not after Christmas.

Even if you love your toys— wouldn’t a child love them even more?

Pass it on.

[wiirocku]

1 Timothy 2:1-3 (KJV) - I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;

For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.

For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;

[eidolons-stuff]

*silence*

Thing: *signs* "So... Xavier. Why are you being such an ass about staying by Wednesday?"

Xavier: "Wtf thing!"

Thing: *signs* "It's just that you know she likes Enid. So why bother?"

[snortoborto]

What is with fandom and insisting that twink™️ is the BEST and the ONLY body type? Sorry, but making canonically mid-size (not even fat, yall could NOT handle that), middle-aged men look like teenage boys should be a crime punishable by death.

[thewordfortheday]

Proverbs 3:27-28 Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to do it. Do not say to your neighbour, “Go, and come again, tomorrow I will give it”—when you have it with you.

As believers, we must reflect God’s goodness, generosity, and justice to the people around us. The Lord cares deeply about how we treat our neighbours. Our love for our fellow men is a reflection of our love for God and our trust in His sovereignty and justice. Look for opportunities to bless someone today. Some of you can do a little, others can do more, but all of us need to do good for those who need it when we have the power and the resources to do it

[walkswithmyfather]

2 Corinthians 9:6-11 (NLT). “Remember this—a farmer who plants only a few seeds will get a small crop. But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop. You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.” And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others. As the Scriptures say, “They share freely and give generously to the poor. Their good deeds will be remembered forever.” For God is the one who provides seed for the farmer and then bread to eat. In the same way, he will provide and increase your resources and then produce a great harvest of generosity in you. Yes, you will be enriched in every way so that you can always be generous. And when we take your gifts to those who need them, they will thank God.”

Luke 6:37-38 (ESV). “Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven; give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.”

[opspro2005]

Hey Tumblr friends, do something good, like this, if you have the means. I paid for three large pizzas at a local place, they're giving them to the next three people that place an order. Random, anonymous giving is good for the soul, at least it is for mine.

[chicagognosis]

“No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other.” ―Matthew 6:24

​Examine your life. Whom do you serve most from moment to moment? Is it your unconditioned consciousness, or desires? By understanding our psychological states, it becomes possible to intuitively choose what superior actions to embody and follow. In this way, we willingly engage in selfless behaviors for the well-being of our communities.