Helping Someone in Need

--by smiley88, posted Jan 20, 2007

A few weeks ago, I was driving with my family when we stopped at a gas station. I noticed a man walking around asking for money to get to a city about an hour away. My Mom began driving away when I asked her to stop the car. I got out and gave the man some money. He wished upon me God's blessings, and I told him to have a Happy New Year.

I got back in the car and was greeted with, "How much did you give him?" and "You didn't need to do that!" Although my family didn't seem to understand where my generosity came from, I knew that the man must have needed the money more than I did. Even if he didn't, I just have faith that God sees all good works and blesses us in return.

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Posted by smiley88
Jan 20, 2007
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monkeyinpajamas wrote: I have been in exactly similar situations when friends and family don't seem to understand why I feel generous.
Kudos to you for helping him out!

auntydot wrote: Well done

Strider wrote: Yes I understand the feeling first off your family wants the best for you before the betterness of others its hard for them not to, but I admire what you did keep it up!

Wayfarer wrote: There are many people out there who will take advantage of kind hearts and a few who are genuinely in need.
I had to ask myself - would I rather be the kind of person who didn't give to make sure I wasn't made a fool of, or the kind of person who was willing to be taken for a ride on ocassions to make sure I didn't miss that person in need.

I'm glad to say I decided the same as you!

Well done!

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