to give

"I have shown you that by working hard one must help the weak, remembering the words that the Lord Jesus himself said, 'Happiness lies more in giving than in receiving.'"

I have heard this bible verse "Happiness lies more in giving than in receiving." many times already. But this time, it has a different impact on me.

Could it be that people tend to be unhappy because they expect to receive? Receive anything from material things to receiving words of encouragement, acknowledgement of one's effort, affirmation, even love.

Could it be that to be happy, one should give what she thinks she doesn't receive or what she thinks she needs or wants? How hard is that! To give words of encouragement when you yourself do not feel encourage or is not encouraged! To acknowledge someone's effort when your effort is not given attention to! To affirm someone when you yourself are thirsty of affirmation! To love when you yourself do not feel loved!

Sigh.

Something to think about, reflect on, and pray for - to give and not to receive.