Not only did I cut my hair today I absolutely hated it. I'm still not rather fond of it but I should be. After all, I cut it for a good reason. I cut eight inches off to donate it to make wigs for people who need them. This act, so selfless, so why do I still feel awful?
As a human being, I tend to be selfish, I tend to think of things in terms of me and mine. This selfishness could be the reason I'm so displeased with my hair, and it more than likely is. But shouldn't I be happy? Of course I should. It was so easy for God to give his SON to DIE for me, so why is it so difficult for me to give something as simple as hair to someone who needs it?
2 Corinthians 9:6-7 of the NIV translation says:
“6 Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. 7 Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”
God loves when we give to others, but God loves it most when we give with cheer. Many of us, myself included, give to others by going through the motions, it's very important that when we commit these selfless acts we must give with our whole heart. God wants to see us give cheerfully rather than reluctantly. If you decide you want to give, make sure it's of the kindness of your heart and for the right reasons. God will give to you just as you have given to others, sow generously and you WILL reap generously. God loves you and he has given all there is to give, take after your father and be selfless, the outcome will be much greater.
Until next time, here's a before and after picture of myself, may God bless the person who gets this hair after me, and thank you God for using this experience to teach me a lesson.
So proud of you, my girl. I think your hair is beautiful and your soul and giving spirit is even lovelier!
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