GIVE OF YOURSELF

“I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.”

Acts 20:35 KJV

Gordon Mote wrote the beautiful and inspiring hymn “Give Them All to Jesus”.  I love these words.  “Give them all Give them all Give them all to Jesus Shattered dreams Wounded hearts Broken toys Give them all Give them all Give them all to Jesus And He will turn your sorrow into joy”.

The words in this hymn are so true and I know they are true from personal experience.  For over forty years, I wandered in the darkness of a crippling depression.  I believed no one loved me or cared if I lived or died.  Then one day, Jesus put His arms of compassion and love around me and told me He loves me.

We need to give Jesus everything but we also need to give of ourselves to others.  We may not have a lot of money or live in a big house or drive an expensive car but every one of us can give a smile, an encouraging word, a hug and unconditional love from our heart.  When is the last time you hugged for Jesus?

Some people have said that I must be very rich to be so happy.  I am not rich according to the world’s standards but I am rich because Jesus paid for my sins when He died on the cross.  One day I will have the privilege of seeing Jesus face to face.  How I long for the day when I can hug Him and tell Him I love Him.

Heavenly Father, how I love You and appreciate You!  Thank You for all You have done for me.  Thank You for Jesus.  I pray You will comfort everyone who is discouraged and hurting and going through dark valleys.  In Jesus’ Name, I pray.  Amen.

Joanne Lowe

August 5, 2018