“A generous man will prosper, but he who refreshes others will himself by refreshed.” Vs 25

The concept seems almost counter-intuitive: give to receive.

Not plunder and defeat, not hoard your treasures like a greedy dragon, but to be generous.

Having been blessed by knowing many generous people, I have learned that generosity is not just a finance or money aspect.

I read and listened to a lot of fairy tales as a child, and the good and beautiful princess was generous in that she shared with others whether it was food or joy or love. She was helpful and kind. Generosity is being helpful and kind. It is sharing your blanket or jacket with someone who is cold. It is sharing your food with someone who is hungry. It is allowing a vehicle to turn and pull in front of us because we’re all stuck in the slow traffic and trying to get somewhere. Generosity is the gracious spirit of encouraging and refreshing someone who might not be having the best of days, because we all have had bad days in which a small blessing creates a big impact, even if it’s just a smile.