samedi, avril 07, 2007

Humbled

I feel the need to type a disclaimer. Perhaps there's a bit of an apology; perhaps a bit of an explanation. Perhaps none of the above.

I get excited by God's goodness. I can't help but "spill the beans" when He provides in neat ways for us. I get pumped up when unusually large blessings come our way. I tell people about it. Perhaps it may even be at the forefront of my thoughts for some time while I process it.

It's humbling to receive gifts. A joyful humbling. I know I never deserve a gift I get- that's what makes it a gift. And yet, God loves to bless us when we're walking in a way that seeks to honor Him. That is my heart: to honor my Lord.

I don't hold any expectations of getting gifts. I'd be highly disappointed in life if I held expectations of any grandious kind. I choose to receive with open hands, and release disappointments to Jesus.

For example, receiving the blessing of a new home from Habitat for Humanity was a surprise and an honor. It's extremely exciting to be getting into the housing market this way. It's definately a "break" for us- unmerited and generous. We accept it with joy. We celebrate that we were chosen for this. And yet, how much should we celebrate when we know not everyone is given such a "break"?

As for building the home, we recognize that nobody owes us anything! We don't expect to be given more than we have already been given. We hope noone will feel obligated to join in the project. We welcome any eager assistance.

Our journey is unique to us, but we are not the only ones on a journey. Each of us has joys to be celebrated; we all have disappointments to be supported through; each of us has need of others to participate on our journey. We all give and receive in love.

Anyway, I felt the need to ramble these not-all-too-clear thoughts out.

Tanya
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