I took out clothes I no longer need and some I know I'll miss. But I wanted to gift it to some very needy people and the smiles on their faces really lit up my heart. My late mom had taught me that it is more of a blessing to give than it is to receive and it's been working for me. Most times I would give even my last penny and I get great joy in return.
One certain day, I was going to work when I met an Hausa (Northern Nigerian) girl crying (they are not usually well off). I approached her and asked her why she was crying and she told me she was asked not to come to school without money for her sportswear. I asked how much and she said it was $1,500 naira (Nigerian currency).
Wow! I thought. That was a huge sum of money and that was exactly what I had on me and I needed to buy a data stick for internet browsing with the money. I remembered it was much more blessed to give and gave her all that I had on hand. She was really happy.
When I got to work, someone just walked up to me and gave me $2000 naira saying it was the money he had promised me a long time ago. I couldn't believe it. My mom's words rang true. It's more blessed to give than to receive. I knew then that what my mom's greatest secret of prosperity was the biggest gift to me. Ever since, I have been putting it to practice.
One certain day, I was going to work when I met an Hausa (Northern Nigerian) girl crying (they are not usually well off). I approached her and asked her why she was crying and she told me she was asked not to come to school without money for her sportswear. I asked how much and she said it was $1,500 naira (Nigerian currency).Wow! I thought. That was a huge sum of money and that was exactly what I had on me and I needed to buy a data stick for internet browsing with the money. I remembered it was much more blessed to give and gave her all that I had on hand. She was really happy.
When I got to work, someone just walked up to me and gave me $2000 naira saying it was the money he had promised me a long time ago. I couldn't believe it. My mom's words rang true. It's more blessed to give than to receive. I knew then that what my mom's greatest secret of prosperity was the biggest gift to me. Ever since, I have been putting it to practice.
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- Posted by Pumpkinella
- Apr 13, 2017
- Comments (8)
Readers Comments
splain wrote: Isn't it lovely how that circle works.
Mish wrote: Thsnk you for giving so generously.
Rajni wrote: Thanks for beautiful inspiring story. When you give, it reaches God and for that you are rewarded. May God bless you.
kjoyw wrote: Very kind!
leoladyc728 wrote: Your mom was a smart woman. Thank you so much for helping that girl with her sportswear.
Lilijourney wrote: Such a caring you 💞✨💞✨🤗
mindyjourney wrote: thank you for your generous heart!
lawrencena wrote: What goes around. A lovely guesture you did set rolling and how it came around. Thanks for doing what you do.
