“The world
asks, ‘what does a man own?’ Christ asks,
‘How does he use it?’ ” — Andrew Murray (1828-1917), South African
evangelist and writer
Anything. Anything physically, mentally
or spiritually, that is part of you can be donated.
Emotionally
A kind thought, your ideas, wisdom
and knowledge
Physically
A kind word of support and encouragement
Any action of your body Your time
to worthy causes
Money or financial resources
Spiritually
Unconditional love
Prayer for the abundance of others
Gratitude without judgment
When it comes to giving until it hurts, most
people have a very low threshold of pain.” — Anonymous
Learn to expand your inventory of what you believe
you have to give. In return for your expression of love,
trust and of faith you will receive, in direct proportion,
the abundance that you desire. Whenever you feel you
are experiencing lack or limitation the action of giving
will open you up to something greater.
Donating money is the easiest and also the most difficult of all charities.
Easiest for those who have it in abundance.
“Once you make a lot of money, it’s incredibly enjoyable to give it away. It’s a way to satisfy the soul.” — Stanley Druckenmiller, U.S. hedge fund manager
“There’s no need to be the richest man in the cemetery. You can’t do any business from there.” — Colonel Sanders (1890-1980), Kentucky Fried Chicken founder
Easier for those having just enough
“The fellow that has no money is poor. The fellow that has nothing but money is poorer still.” — Billy Sunday (1862-1935), American revivalist
“We are rich only through what we give: and poor only through what we refuse and keep.” — Anne Swetchine (1782-1857), Russian-French writer
Difficult for those still in the process of acquiring it
“The real measure of your wealth is how much you’d be worth if you lost all your money.”— Anonymous