MEDITATION

Balancing Acts: Navigating the Fine Line between Giving and Taking in Relationships

Are you a giver or a taker?

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Spirit, help me to be a generous giver, but also to recognize the blessing of receiving kindness. Let me not be too arrogant with either. Show me how to be gracious and generous.

Have you ever witnessed someone who struggles with receiving kindness? They become all awkward and mumble things like, “oh, that’s too much” or “Oh, I couldn’t possibly.”

If that’s you, here’s what I have to say:

Yes, you can! You can receive that blessing. In fact, if it was brought to you at that moment, chances are it was meant specifically for you. Go on. Receive it. Say thank you to the person and to God.

Yahweh, you are my soul’s celebration. How could I ever forget the miracles of kindness you’ve done for me?
— Ps. 103:2, TPT