Mar
11
2009
Each Person Gives What He Can
Author: siggyIt is so hard to ignore the expectations we have of our friends. We expect sometimes too much and are disappointed when they don’t meet our expectations. It is far more easier not to have any expectations of others and rejoice when they exceed them and also feel grateful because if the truth be known each person does what he/she can, when the person can, in their own timing. If you were to look at your own life, you would see this happening, too. You have your own timing and give the way you can and give what you can. You need to give the same right to others. If you have no expectations, everything someone does for you is totally by grace. All you really can do is tell another of your needs, desires. It is up to them how, if and when he/she responds. Everything is by grace. And the sooner you understand all that, the easier it is to accept others. Each person gives what he/she can.
Tags: balance, everything-is-by-grace, expect sometimes too much, expectations, friends, give what we can, giving, God, relationships, time
March 13th, 2009 at 1:01 pm
Siggy,
Very true and well stated! As a person who always has many projects going on at the same time, I can well appreciate what you’ve written. Hopefully the recipients of my endeavors will understand I always try to do what I can when I can. In turn, I’ll try not to have expectations concerning others, and in so doing may truly appreciate whatever comes my way.
Brother John
Lansdowne, Pennsylvania USA