it sure is a good thing to be kind and pay it forward.
I was in Chicago for a business meeting all week last week. On Sunday I went to lunch at Ditka’s and ordered two burgers and fries, one of them was to go. In conversation with my server she learned I was getting the second to give to a random homeless person. She was so touched. I found someone on the street and gave it to them. The person was grateful but not extremely so. Oh well I thought they are going through a tough time and I am not to judge their reaction. I felt good.
Later I bought a wrap at Starbucks for another person and later gave someone else some money.
My heart and mind were in a good place that day and I wanted to share my good fortunate with a few other folks.
I was in Chicago for a business meeting all week last week. On Sunday I went to lunch at Ditka’s and ordered two burgers and fries, one of them was to go. In conversation with my server she learned I was getting the second to give to a random homeless person. She was so touched. I found someone on the street and gave it to them. The person was grateful but not extremely so. Oh well I thought they are going through a tough time and I am not to judge their reaction. I felt good.
Later I bought a wrap at Starbucks for another person and later gave someone else some money.
My heart and mind were in a good place that day and I wanted to share my good fortunate with a few other folks.
Oh how stories like this thrill my heart. Notice that my friend was not concerned that the recipient was not grateful, they were just glad to help. Friends there is so much joy in helping others. Remember Jesus ended the story of the Good Samaritan by saying, "go thou and do likewise."
It's a beautiful day in God's world, be sure to see the good.
1 comment:
A possibility for the perceived lack of enthusiasm/gratitude could be wariness or fear. I had not considered this until I read an article about why homeless people seem "ungrateful" for food handed to them. Like anyone, if someone you didn't know handed you unsealed food you might wonder whether it was safe, fresh, or been tampered with. The article suggested providing prepackaged food as a way to alleviate that concern. Regardless, the giver's heart was in the right place.
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