Gifts
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Gifts are God-given. There are many types of gifts, and each of us are gifted differently. Gifts are not meant for one own self, but to be shared with others.
Some are born to have good sense of humour. They are able to bring joy to people around them, and make them burst into laughter.
Some are gifted with tranquility. When people approach them, they can sense and experience peace, calmness and acceptance.
Some are given patience. They are able to remain cool, calm and confident in difficult situations that normal people like you and me would have gone up.
Gifts are meant to be shared. The more we give, the more we receive. It is always in giving that we receive. We can never receive if we are too full (fool) of ourselves.
Recently, I was in a Chinese New Year Party for Myanmarese Kids. As we all know children can be both creative and destructive. And it was a hard time to get them listen to instructions. One reason was that children did not listen to instructions. Another reason was that they did not understand English or Malay.
It was mission impossible to keep them happy and yet having them under control. The entertainers, the emcee and facilitators like me were busy creating an atmosphere of joy, love and acceptance.
I could see despite all these, all who helped the children were helped by the children to see the simplicity of life. Life can be simple yet beautiful if we can be child like and have child-like faith.
There are many gifts but all from God for God is the fountain of all goodness. I am challenged to appreciate my gifts and use them for God's greater glory. May I be the instrument to bring people closer to God.
Gifts are God-given. There are many types of gifts, and each of us are gifted differently. Gifts are not meant for one own self, but to be shared with others.
Some are born to have good sense of humour. They are able to bring joy to people around them, and make them burst into laughter.
Some are gifted with tranquility. When people approach them, they can sense and experience peace, calmness and acceptance.
Some are given patience. They are able to remain cool, calm and confident in difficult situations that normal people like you and me would have gone up.
Gifts are meant to be shared. The more we give, the more we receive. It is always in giving that we receive. We can never receive if we are too full (fool) of ourselves.
Recently, I was in a Chinese New Year Party for Myanmarese Kids. As we all know children can be both creative and destructive. And it was a hard time to get them listen to instructions. One reason was that children did not listen to instructions. Another reason was that they did not understand English or Malay.
It was mission impossible to keep them happy and yet having them under control. The entertainers, the emcee and facilitators like me were busy creating an atmosphere of joy, love and acceptance.
I could see despite all these, all who helped the children were helped by the children to see the simplicity of life. Life can be simple yet beautiful if we can be child like and have child-like faith.
There are many gifts but all from God for God is the fountain of all goodness. I am challenged to appreciate my gifts and use them for God's greater glory. May I be the instrument to bring people closer to God.
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