By: Yehuda Berg
Monday, January 26
Imagine an old lady on the corner of a busy intersection. A passerby attempts to help her cross the street. She politely refuses. He tries again. She still refuses, now somewhat annoyed at his insistence.
Why is she annoyed? Because she has no desire to cross the street. She’s merely standing at the intersection waiting for the bus to arrive.
Sometimes in our zeal to share, we end up forcing our kindness on people who don’t want it. For real sharing to take place, there must be a willing receiver, and an actual desire to take possession of the offering.
Pay attention to how you give today. Make sure there’s someone receiving on the other end.
