Prayer Thoughts for the Heart

I believe that one of the most exciting, humbling, and most encompassing words in all of Scripture is the word GIVE. The word is also in all other areas of our life whether spiritual or secular.

The first time the word GIVE is recorded in Scripture is when God said, I GIVE to you heaven and earth. He continues to go on and on as He tells us what He planned to GIVE to us.

All of our life is about learning to GIVE. We are to GIVE to others and GIVE back to God.

GIVE, GIVE, GIVE. GIVE thanks for what we have and share with the needy. Everyone is needy in some way and everyone has something to GIVE.

We are to GIVE time to the study of God’s Word, and GIVE prayers to God asking for His help.

We should GIVE our family some of our time, our love, and our help. We can be selfish with our time, but we are to be careful to give of ourselves. Time cost nothing, but it is worth a million dollars to others.

We can GIVE out hugs and our sympathy when needed. GIVE a kind word, or share our understanding and appreciation. GIVE our hope and a listening ear.

A few things we should not GIVE is, a hard time, a not so nice piece of our mind, not even just one dirty word, a cold shoulder, a half truth, a haughty look, or a discouraging word.

Think on these ways to GIVE to others in a nice, helpful, and positive way: GIVE away, GIVE out, GIVE up, GIVE off, GIVE to, GIVE in, GIVE over, GIVE back and GIVE and take.

GIVE a sweet smile, GIVE a thumbs up, GIVE a pat on the back, GIVE a courtesy when driving your car, but the most important thing of all to GIVE is:

In your heart set apart Christ as Lord and always be ready to GIVE an answer to everyone who asks you to GIVE the reason for the hope that you have.

Celia Milam
Have a Blessed Day.