The Joy of Sharing 

   While we may not think so, we all have things to share with others.  Maybe it’s an experience that changed our life or just made a difference.  It could be an over-whelming conversion experience or just an “aha” moment.  If it was beneficial to us, it can be a good thing to share it with others.  Sometimes the simplest things can make the greatest difference in someone’s life; sharing our experiences can be an opportunity for our blessings to enrich the lives of others.

   Our pastor likes to say that he would much rather see a homily than hear one.  What he means is that the best evangelization is often the example of our daily life.  The example they see in us may be the only homily they ever hear.

   Sharing with friends and family those things that have had a positive impact on our spiritual life is much the same.  The story we share may help someone else grow in faith, and maybe give even those who do not have an active spiritual life something to think about and consider. 

   The Lord blesses us in so many ways.  By sharing those blessings with others we are sharing our faith and perhaps helping them grow in their faith walk as well.

 

You bless us in so many ways Lord.  Encourage us to share Your blessings and Your love with others and for them to share theirs with us.  Amen