Yet it was kind of you to share my trouble. And you Philippians yourselves know that in the beginning of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church entered into partnership with me in giving and receiving, except you only. Even in Thessalonica you sent me help for my needs once and again. Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that increases to your credit. I have received full payment, and more. I am well supplied, having received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent, a fragrant offering, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God. And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.
When we take care of others, God takes care of us.
So many times in my life when I have given to others God has provided for me and almost always above and beyond what I needed.
Giving to others is not supposed to be done out of compulsion but out of love.
Parents give to their kids because they love them, in the same way God gives to us.
He provides for other through us and many times blesses us through others.
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Yes. I can feel a lightening of my soul when I help others at times. But I have also done too much a couple times and it turns out to not be good for the other person or me.
Dad