When In Trouble ... Give!

--by hasifa, posted Jul 22, 2011

Today was the day that I paid my bills. I was feeling a little under the weather financially and worrying myself about it. I was praying and thinking about the problem when, just like that, I got the solution.

I’m a firm believer in the concept of “a blessing given is a blessing received.” So I went to the grocery store to do an act of kindness. Since I wanted to do this act anonymously, I couldn't figure out the right person for a long time. Finally, I went in line behind the person that I wanted to pay it forward to. When the cashier rang her items up I handed my debit card over and asked the cashier to charge it on me. The lady in line was confused at first, but I explained to her the whole concept of paying it forward and even told her about HelpOthers.org. She was grateful and almost tearful as she thanked me.

Now, I was broke when I walked into that store, but I came out a rich woman. My spirit felt lifted, and no longer was I worried about my finances because, as a little girl, I quickly learned that no matter how bad I have it, there is always someone who has it worse.

I was glad to share the little that I did have left.

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Posted by hasifa
Jul 22, 2011
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peanut wrote: Great story full of kindness,even though your money was low. I definitely admire you.

Susan wrote: I admire your faith so much, hasifa!

This reminds me of the story in the christian bible about the woman with two coins. It was all she had, but she paid it forward anyhow! She was so blessed as a result - as i pray that you will be!

RMB333 wrote: Compassionate kindness ++. Thank you for sharing! Bless you!

InnerAlchemist wrote: Hasifa, how kind of you to pay it forward even while you were low on funds yourself. But remember to take care of yourself before looking after others! How are your finances now?

MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: Good for you! I love stories like this. I am sure your kindness didn't stop there and likely inspired and warmed the hearts of a few others along the way. Nice going! :)

Bluebell wrote: You are so sweet. I wish you get 1000 fold return of what you gave in whatever you need at the moment. May the kindness you showed return to you many, may, may times in ways that you can't even imagine. Love and Light and a Million Smiles, Bluebell

AURELIA wrote: I am so proud of you!!! Thank you for sharing your story with us! It must have felt great to be able to help someone out like that! Your kindness will never be forgotten. Even the cashier witnessed it and I am sure was inspired by you.

Keep up the good deeds :o) Aurelia

unknown wrote: Hasifa, You had experimented to walk out of the comfort zone even if for one time, for the sake of someone else and pay it forward ... Your courage is extremely admirable ! Yes, if we all do one act per day, even if it means dropping a penny, let's do it like we buy the richness worth the penny, indeed !!! you are a rich woman !!! God bless, Deeper ... (-: :-)

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