Robbed Of A Blessing
A short and simple Christmas message.51 total reviews
Comment from Scribbelini
He should have remembered the story about the woman who gave her last two coins. You didn't hear Jesus say that she couldn't afford it. Why, Jesus knew she'd be blessed many times over.
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2008
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He should have remembered the story about the woman who gave her last two coins. You didn't hear Jesus say that she couldn't afford it. Why, Jesus knew she'd be blessed many times over.
Comment Written 27-Dec-2008
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2008
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Yes, he should have. He's a good man, though.
Thanks for the great review.
Jani
Comment from watchtheworldargue
I enjoyed this story. And, of course, it was well-written. I agree with the content and the comments you made. Accepting a gift has a grace and dignity, like our Lord accepting the widow's gift who gave all she had. What we do is more important than circumstances.
Wayne
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2008
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I enjoyed this story. And, of course, it was well-written. I agree with the content and the comments you made. Accepting a gift has a grace and dignity, like our Lord accepting the widow's gift who gave all she had. What we do is more important than circumstances.
Wayne
Comment Written 21-Dec-2008
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2008
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Thank you so much, Wayne.
Hugs,
Jan
Comment from joan marie
Saying thank you would have ben appropriate. It is kind os like telling someone how nice their dress is and you get a Oh this old thing. Why don't people understand how rude this is? I can understand how bad you must have felt. The joy being bashed like this. Thank you for sharing. joan marie
reply by the author on 19-Dec-2008
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Saying thank you would have ben appropriate. It is kind os like telling someone how nice their dress is and you get a Oh this old thing. Why don't people understand how rude this is? I can understand how bad you must have felt. The joy being bashed like this. Thank you for sharing. joan marie
Comment Written 19-Dec-2008
reply by the author on 19-Dec-2008
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Thank you so much, joan marie. Bless your heart.
Hugs,
Jan
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Your welcome, jm
Comment from Pen&Ink
Hi Janilou,
I wholeheartedly agree with your position. We must remember to take away the giver's blessing. After all, it is better to give than to receive.
Somewhere in the Bible, I believe it is one Jesus's parables, a poor woman gives a penney or two as an offering to the Lord. The more well-off people gave vastly larger sums, but Jesus said the poor woman's gift is more valuable because she gave all that she had. Jesus did not return her gift. Instead he accepted it with grattitude. Like you said, we are all human and make the occastional mistake. You displayed the right attitude.
Very good story.
Ray
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2008
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Hi Janilou,
I wholeheartedly agree with your position. We must remember to take away the giver's blessing. After all, it is better to give than to receive.
Somewhere in the Bible, I believe it is one Jesus's parables, a poor woman gives a penney or two as an offering to the Lord. The more well-off people gave vastly larger sums, but Jesus said the poor woman's gift is more valuable because she gave all that she had. Jesus did not return her gift. Instead he accepted it with grattitude. Like you said, we are all human and make the occastional mistake. You displayed the right attitude.
Very good story.
Ray
Comment Written 18-Dec-2008
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2008
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Thank you so much, Ray. I really appreciate your kind words.
Jan
Comment from RenieReader
What a wonderful and important message, Jan. This is so true and it breaks my heart that the pastor didn't recognize the joy it gave this young mother to give from her heart in the true spirit of Christmas.
Hugs,
Renie
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2008
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What a wonderful and important message, Jan. This is so true and it breaks my heart that the pastor didn't recognize the joy it gave this young mother to give from her heart in the true spirit of Christmas.
Hugs,
Renie
Comment Written 18-Dec-2008
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2008
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Thanks, Renie. You sure are reviewing a lot of my work today. I really appreciate it.
Hugs,
Jan
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I've been so far behind, I'm trying to catch up now. Hope I did justice to your work.
Comment from Lynn27
Hi jan,
This is a touching piece but sad with a great message. As always your words pulled me in and kept me guessing what's coming next.
Excellent!
Lynn
reply by the author on 19-Dec-2008
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Hi jan,
This is a touching piece but sad with a great message. As always your words pulled me in and kept me guessing what's coming next.
Excellent!
Lynn
Comment Written 18-Dec-2008
reply by the author on 19-Dec-2008
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Thank you so much, Lynn.
Jan
Comment from Jewell McChesney
Hey Sis,
I knew this was about you when I began to read the story.
I have had people tell me, "Don't rob me of blessing you."
It took me some time to grasp that but it sure does make sense. It's just awful to try to give when others won't recieve.
I wonder if it is offensive to someone to recieve, if we should give anonimously at another time and place. God knows our hearts, nevertheless.
Good stuff, girl!
Jj
reply by the author on 19-Dec-2008
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Hey Sis,
I knew this was about you when I began to read the story.
I have had people tell me, "Don't rob me of blessing you."
It took me some time to grasp that but it sure does make sense. It's just awful to try to give when others won't recieve.
I wonder if it is offensive to someone to recieve, if we should give anonimously at another time and place. God knows our hearts, nevertheless.
Good stuff, girl!
Jj
Comment Written 18-Dec-2008
reply by the author on 19-Dec-2008
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Thank you so much! I tried to give anon that day, but it didn't work out so well. :-)
Hugs,
Jan
Comment from Virpukka
Sometimes I feel that giving gifts and receiving them is art. You can destroy the joy of giving so easily but you can also take the joy of receiving away too. It seems to me that you are giver by your heart and it's something this world needs.
I'm giver too and usually it means that I don't get much what doesn't bother me. But when I get something I hope that I can enjoy about it whole heartily. Once when I got gift what was something what I really needed (I just moved to live alone and didn't have even cattle and two of my friends got one to me.) I was so happy. Later other of those two friends gave me a preach about it how they needed to buy that to me and after that I couldn't use that cattle without feeling guilt. If she would have given it to me alone I would have given it back but I didn't want to make that other girl feel bad so I kept it but later it found it's way to my mothers kitchen. I just couldn't keep it.
The joy of giving and receiving should be respected equally.
reply by the author on 19-Dec-2008
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Sometimes I feel that giving gifts and receiving them is art. You can destroy the joy of giving so easily but you can also take the joy of receiving away too. It seems to me that you are giver by your heart and it's something this world needs.
I'm giver too and usually it means that I don't get much what doesn't bother me. But when I get something I hope that I can enjoy about it whole heartily. Once when I got gift what was something what I really needed (I just moved to live alone and didn't have even cattle and two of my friends got one to me.) I was so happy. Later other of those two friends gave me a preach about it how they needed to buy that to me and after that I couldn't use that cattle without feeling guilt. If she would have given it to me alone I would have given it back but I didn't want to make that other girl feel bad so I kept it but later it found it's way to my mothers kitchen. I just couldn't keep it.
The joy of giving and receiving should be respected equally.
Comment Written 17-Dec-2008
reply by the author on 19-Dec-2008
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Thank you so much. You are so sweet. Thank you for sharing that story with me, too. Bless your heart.
Hugs,
Jani
Comment from bookishfabler
Ah, I already knew it was you, Jan. This is a sweet timely story. Great for the holidays and gift giving. Was he that rude when he returned the money? He almost sounds rude in the story. Anyway, it is a great gift when you give it from your heart.
hugs
book
reply by the author on 17-Dec-2008
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Ah, I already knew it was you, Jan. This is a sweet timely story. Great for the holidays and gift giving. Was he that rude when he returned the money? He almost sounds rude in the story. Anyway, it is a great gift when you give it from your heart.
hugs
book
Comment Written 17-Dec-2008
reply by the author on 17-Dec-2008
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Thank you so much, book. He wasn't rude, but he was very abrupt and determined not to accept it. :-( I do so appreciate your kind review.
Jan
Comment from Nicky B
There is great wisdom in this. To give to one without calculation is the ultimate gift to oneself. I was given a bottle of red wine and some cookies from some gracious customers of mine. I was more than happy to accept. God bless. Nick.
reply by the author on 17-Dec-2008
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There is great wisdom in this. To give to one without calculation is the ultimate gift to oneself. I was given a bottle of red wine and some cookies from some gracious customers of mine. I was more than happy to accept. God bless. Nick.
Comment Written 17-Dec-2008
reply by the author on 17-Dec-2008
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Thank you once again. I do appreciate your reviews and comments on my work!
Jan