Be Blessed and Be a Blessing

I've come to realize that it's not only important to be a blessing, but it's also important to allow others to bless you. Think about it, what's your purpose for blessing others? Isn't it because God says it's the right thing to do, and if you're honest with yourself you would also say that you bless others so that God can bless you. I know some people like to say that they're not worried about themselves, and they just want to be a blessing to others. I can tell you that most people, who bless others, have somewhere in the back of their mind the notion that what they just did will open to doors for them to be blessed. There's nothing wrong with that. God wants you to expect great things. He's promised in Luke 6:38 that you will be treated the same way you treat others. God knows that you do things hoping and praying that your deeds will please Him and cause Him to bless you abundantly. Don't feel bad about that.

Now, about the part where you should allow others to bless you. Just like you're hoping your blessing will come back and bless you, those people are hoping the same thing. If someone is trying to be a blessing in your life, don't turn them away. You never know who God will use to bless you. A lot of us are so proud and so stubborn that we won't allow anyone to help us, but what you should know is we all need help from time to time. Your help may not come in the form that you'd like, but it's help. So, the next time someone tries to bless you, accept it thankfully. Thank them for blessing you and thank God for using them to bless you.

Remember be blessed, and be a blessing!!!!