Jonathots Daily Blog
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I have had folks pat me on the back. Very nice.
Brothers and sisters have lifted me up in prayer. Divinely encouraging.
I have received a letter of exhortation from a stranger. Brought tears to my eyes.
I’ve gotten awards. Very rewarding.
I’ve had a hug and a kiss. No complaints.
I’ve received many standing ovations from audiences all across this country. Exhilarating.
But I can tell you that nothing is a greater pat on the back, prayer, letter, award, hug, kiss and applause than when somebody simply slips some money in my hand.
I don’t mean to sound materialistic. It’s just knowing that people are separating themselves from their own sustenance to give to me, with no strings attached, honoring me to do something beautiful with it.
I don’t know–maybe I’m just a little giddy over the first fruits of a new idea. For as I took my money brick this week, small as it is, and began to distribute off little morsels to the birds God sent my way, I felt empowered with a joy unspeakable and full of glory.
I didn’t give money to homeless folk. I have nothing against those without an address. But this week I sought out individuals who are keeping the faith, trying to maintain a great attitude, but finding themselves a dollar short of a smile.
- A lady I met who’s trying to survive on her social security, which seems to be shrinking even as she holds it in her hands.
- A young man who pursues what some people would consider a demeaning job, but rather than seeking other ways to procure his grits and gravy, he chooses to take on the task.
- A young mother who is struggling with her three pre-school children, maintaining the sweetest attitude this side of heaven, who just needed a reason to stop and pick up something for herself.
Time and time again folks were brought in front of me who just needed encouragement.
I don’t know about you–sometimes I get tired of talking about the problems in the world, or honestly, just insisting that I’m going to share my thoughts and prayers. I am a firm believer in prayer, but I don’t think it’s any substitute for taking what’s in our hands and releasing it to others.
I encourage you to get your own money brick. At first you might feel a bit of embarrassment over how tiny it is, but five dollars divided into quarters is really quite impressive.
Somehow or another we have to express to one another the depth of our commitment, the desire to be connected and the willingness to endure.
Often a pat on the back is not enough.
But a dollar, given at just the right moment, is a statement that not only “in God we trust,” but that we also trust … one another.
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