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From Dana Bosley
I love this story. And by the way, I tried what the man suggests and it really does work.
Wishing you a loving Christmas,
Coach Dana
YOU NEVER LOSE BY GIVING
From DBB
It was Christmastime in the early 1970s and my wife and I were in London , England
We had gone for a coffee at our favorite neighborhood restaurant, and were chatting with our friendly waitress, an older woman with whom we had become well acquainted.
Hers was a demanding job that required her to be on her feet all day and to work long hours during the Christmas rush. She had taken the job in order to support her family since her husband had become ill. It was hard for her to earn enough for them to live on, but she didn’t complain.
“I’m lucky to have this job!” she said, promptly putting an end to that subject. Then adding cheerfully, “I better hurry and clear your table, or I might lose it!”
After thanking her, my wife and I sat for a moment, deep in thought.
“Honey…,” I started.
“Look at her hurrying around, trying to keep up with those young waitresses,” my wife said. “Poor dear!”
“I wish I had enough money to give these dear people what I know they need. This poor waitress works so hard and I know she’s not making as much as she needs.”
“And she’s always so sweet to us and waits on us so well,” my wife added.
“Well, what do you think? We don’t have much money ourselves, but we could tip her a pound.”
“Or maybe two,” replied my wife.
“You know I always wished I was a millionaire so I could really give like I’d like to, especially to poor people like this waitress when I see they have a need.”
You don’t have to be a millionaire to give what you’ve got, the voice in my heart spoke. You’ve got five pounds, so why not give them all to her? Give what you’ve got and you will get in return!
“Yes, I will!” I nearly shouted.
“Will what, honey?” my wife asked
“It’s Christmastime, after all, and the scripture says, ‘Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over’. I know she needs it. I’d like to give her five pounds!”
You see, God’s finances work the opposite of the world’s. We say, “When I’ve got my million, then I’ll start giving.” But God says, “Start giving what you’ve got now, and I’ll give you all you need and more.” As we give sacrificially from what we already have than more comes back to us.
So I called our special waitress over. “A little tip for you, my dear. You’re a wonderful waitress. God bless you!”
“Why, thank you!” she responded sweetly. “I can’t thank you enough!”
You know, she didn’t have to say anything—I felt great the moment I tipped her extra!
It did me so much good to give her that money, that I began giving double tips to the waitresses, the bus drivers, and to the newspaper venders.
And from that moment we began to receive the benefits of giving. Soon we were receiving more money for our living expenses. When I started doubling my giving to others, God doubled His giving to me—and the more He gives me double, the more I can keep on giving double! You never lose by giving!
How much have you given lately? Let God give through you and you’ll soon find He’ll give you more. “Freely you have received, freely give” Try it!
P.S. From Coach Dana. If you don't know where to start giving try giving to the Unsung Heroes. I know they could use it for sure.
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