Comments on: Do You Know How To Receive Gifts?

By: joeplemon

joeplemon — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 20:11:56 +0000

firstStreet,
You’re welcome.

By: firstSTREET

firstSTREET — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 17:50:27 +0000

Great insights into how we receive gifts, and what it might mean to the person who is offering such a gift. Thanks for sharing!

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By: joeplemon

joeplemon — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 17:17:08 +0000

Jan,
Well said. When we think of giving and receiving through God’s eyes, it is easier to understand that giving is the very nature of God, but we can also get a glimpse into how hurt God must be when people refuse to receive His gifts. In the same way, others are hurt when we refuse to receive the gifts they offer.

By: jan

jan — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 12:00:38 +0000

Jesus said “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”

When we want to bless others by giving to them and that gift is refused or rejected, our blessing is stolen. And that hurts.

I can’t imagine how it hurts God when people refuse his best gift, Jesus.

And how much he is blessed when we do receive his gift of Jesus!

By: joeplemon

joeplemon — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 23:42:25 +0000

Nicole,
I live in the midwest and the three ask system is a new one for me. But I wonder: why did you keep asking MIL to help in the kitchen after she had said no many, many times? And does the third “no” always mean the person really doesn’t want help, or could it be that the person doesn’t know how to be a gracious receiver?

By: Nicole

Nicole — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 16:28:22 +0000

Here in the midwest we have a three ask system. Once is polite. The second allows an out for the asker. If the person says no three times then they really don’t want it.

I’m happy because after many many years of three nos, my MIL is letting me help out in the kitchen.
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By: joeplemon

joeplemon — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 13:16:31 +0000

Everyday Tips,
Sometimes a post just resonates with a reader. After all, that is why we write – is it not? I am delighted that this one struck that chord with you. Thanks for taking the time to share just how. Here’s wishing you a season of gracious receiving!