Share the love Day 9..."freely you have recieved...freely give..."

[DreamsRStrings85]

Today I passed a familiar street corner on the way to the store.... Every time I pass it there is someone homeless on the corner who is asking for help. In the past I've always been judge mental or too afraid to give because I was broke. Today was different though. Today, I felt compelled to give to the man on the corner with the long beard and the missing arm. He held a sign that said " Help needed...anything will do." At first I tried to ignore this compulsion to give, but as I drove out of the store parking lot I just couldn't ignore it...it's like some higher being was singing to my soul...5.00. Give him 5.00. And then I heard it again. 5. It was so loud this time, I couldn't escape it. I sped up to the side of the curb. I thought I detected a slight look of terror in the man's eyes like I was going to run him over, I was so eager to follow the voice in my head. I handed him the money and wished him a Merry Christmas. "Thank you so much", he said in a muffled voice, " God Bless you." I know it wasn't much and I'm not really one to advertise what I give when I give financially, but I guess I would just like to share it with others participating in the 29 days of giving challenge as an encouragement to listen to your instincts when giving, as we have these instincts for a reason, and I have ignored my own in the past. There is always a reason when we feel compelled to do something. Merry Christmas Everyone!...Everyone here has been so supportive and encouraging with your affirmations and comments. thank you thankyou...lovez-Denise Michelle

[Deb~ Community Manager]

Gifts can be big or small~ Appreciate them all. Your gift is wonderful and meant the world to him....

[Amy Beth]

I think that's a wonderful gift! Don't ever feel like your gift is not enough - the mere fact that you did something for someone else who needed it is a gift and that $5 could go a long way - I'm sure it meant a lot to him :)