II Corinthians 9:6 ” Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.”

For most people, when they read this verse, they think it’s all about money or material possessions.  But I would challenge you today to be generous with yourself.  It means blessing others with your smile and giving them the gift of a cheerful heart.  It means seeking out the good in someone, and then of affirming and encouraging that good.  For when you sow generously of yourself…others can not help but see the outer reflection of an inner attitude of Christ’s love.

Psalm 34:8 ” Taste and see that the Lord is good.”

There are certain things that someone can attempt to describe to us, but until we can experience it for ourselves, we just don’t get it.  Take instance,  the first time you saw the ocean and that vast expanse of churning water…no amount of prior description someone gave you could even come close to you seeing it with your own eyes.  The same thing happens with Jesus.  We may hear about Him all our lives…but it’s not until we take that personal step of faith and experience Him, that we can then know true joy, peace and hope in our lives.