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“Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full—pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back.” Luke 6:38 (NLT)

Why Should I?

Do you ever look back on how things turned out for you or someone you love? I recently found myself thinking about this. A negative emotion crept up and I caught myself thinking, why should I keep on when things aren’t going how I wanted or planned for them to?

After I experience these types of negative thoughts, I feel God’s presence and the words, “do it any” are placed on my heart. I have seen and felt this come back to me. Luke 6:27-31 is full of things that require a “do it anyway” heart.

27 “But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. 29 If someone slaps you on one cheek, turn to them the other also. If someone takes your coat, do not withhold your shirt from them. 30 Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back. 31 Do to others as you would have them do to you. (NIV)

So the next time you feel the question popping up in your mind, why should I? Focus on Luke 6 and “do it anyway.” It gives you a different perspective and a special feeling.

Counting My Blessings,

Susan Browder

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