Sentences with phrase «joy in giving»

isn't it fun to watch kids create things and see their joy in giving to others?
But there can also exist a sense of selflessness and joy in giving, as well as a gracious and loving acceptance of the gift that is part of the interaction.
I find so much joy in giving love and happiness to all the people that matter most to me, even in my simplest ways.
One ancient book says «there is more joy in giving than in receiving».
While I did give a Christmas list of various I truly do get more joy in giving!
Isaiah locates this joy in the giving of a little child.
She finds joy in giving herself to people, even though love brings pain.

Not exact matches

And I find that one of the greatest joys I have is sharing what I've learned as a way to give back to the people who are either starting out in the industry, or are sort of at a point in their careers where they're looking for some sage counsel and advice,» he told me.
«If you're investing a small part of [your portfolio] in a collectible and it gives you joy, that's great,» Randall said.
«If you're investing a small part of [your portfolio] in a collectible and it gives you joy, that's great.
Your posts give me the greatest joy in the SEO industry.
Our principles remain deeply rooted: Family, loyalty, discipline, patient capital, an entrepreneurial spirit, freedom to excel, joy in work done well — and giving back.
And they share their belief that if you want real wealth in your life, you have to cultivate joy, surround yourself with people that make you better, and always find a way to give back.
Juniors give a little, save a little, bringing joy to a Family Service Center in Ramsey County, and powering camp for themselves.
Hearken back to when you were young and learning to ride a bike; if you had given in to defeat after the first fall, you'd never have known the joys of bike riding.
But how can those of us who love life fight against in - vitro fertilization clinics when those clinics give infertile couples (and those who have great difficulty getting pregnant) the joy of being able to have children?
He's not exactly another philosopher - pope, but there are other ways of being an inspirational, evangelical, and poetically theological pope: For Augustine, the joy promised by the Lord to his followers is given and lives in spe, in hope.
Transformed into something that becomes praise of God for the joy of being alive, the joy of love, the joy of being created male and female in his image and being given, in our creation, this stunning and amazing invitation to eternal ecstasy and union with God.»
I do this not by keeping the carpet vacuumed, the clothes ironed, and the baby on her nap schedule» although I'd prefer to do those things, too» but by radiating love, joy, and gratitude, particularly to my husband, who would give us everything if he could but who is limited right now to giving us countless uncomplaining diaper changes, lots of playtime in the backyard, and a delicious nightly menu of grilled meats.
If you want the method to make your church grow or give you the five keys to a victorious life then you'll go away disappointed but if you're hungry for a faith that can deal with real life, joy and pain, triumph and disaster, laughter and sorrow then join Rob in a journey to follow the rabbi.
My advice is to ask forgiveness for trusting in what is useless and to pray for God to give you the love for others that would move you to sell all you have to give your money to the poor, not with reluctance or motivated by guilt, but with joy.
Tolkien says it best: «It is the mark of a good fairy - story, of the higher or more complete kind, that however wild its events, however fantastic or terrible the adventures, it can give to child or man that hears it, when the «turn» comes, a catch of the breath, a beat and lifting of the heart, near to (or indeed accompanied by) tears, as keen as that given by any form of literary art... In such stories, when the sudden «turn» comes we get a piercing glimpse of joy, and heart's desire, that for a moment passes outside the frame, rends indeed the very web of story, and lets a gleam come through.»
You who lie in the dust, awake and shout for joy, for your dew is as the dew of the dawn, and the earth will give birth to the departed spirits.
Well, God is invisible, but if we start loving or giving Him without expecting anything in return, and falling in love with God is like dancing with Him under the stars at night, sharing with Him our headaches, heartaches, and let God take care of them when we feel overwhelmed, feel His love through watching a beautiful sunset, paying attention to out of the blue thought when we least expect it, talk to God, and most of all, laugh and see our hearts dance with joy when we interact with God.
I would like to discuss with you about the absolute truths of Bible but first you must give me your book where you find absolute truth, complete and total satisfaction in the areas of love, peace, and joy that starts here and goes beyond the grave.
As for those who grieve over Zion, God has sent me to give them a beautiful crown in exchange for ashes, To anoint them with gladness instead of sorrow, to wrap them in victory, joy, and praise instead of depression and sadness.
Let's pray that 2012 may continue to see the Holy Spirit giving the Church both here and throughout the world the courage and joy that it needs to be a light in the darkness during uncertain times.
St. Teresa advises, «we must shorten our time of prayer, however much joy it gives us, if we see our bodily strength waning or find our head aches: discretion is most necessary in everything.»
And we were all restored to joy, again and again, because I couldn't stop laughing, every time I gave birth, when it was over, I laughed and laughed in relief and wonder, ancient Sarah, God laughs here at promises fulfilled.
Christ's love was life - giving because when human hearts opened up to Him for whom they were made, the result was inevitably an increase in the life of the soul, a freeing from sin, the lightening of a burden, and the joy that comes from knowing you are close to God, or that you are loved by God.
In the Pope's words concluding the speech given in December, «The Church's missionary spirit is nothing other than the drive to share the joy that has been given to uIn the Pope's words concluding the speech given in December, «The Church's missionary spirit is nothing other than the drive to share the joy that has been given to uin December, «The Church's missionary spirit is nothing other than the drive to share the joy that has been given to us.
That's the absolutely CRAPPY thing about being selfless — you can utterly kill off the self by giving everything, in order to allow others to have it better or to share in the joy.
My hope is in Christ and it gives me great joy to know that.
I guess that C.S. Lewis — here at least — spoke of pleasure rather than of Christian happiness which, of course, can not be found in any outwardly oriented religion if we are not indwelt by the Holy Spirit who gives us love, joy, peace, and much more (Gal 5:22 - 23).
For example, the person who wants to experience sex before marriage can no longer experience the joy of a real marital donation in its fullness: giving oneself totally and for the first time — that is, in a true virginal gift — and receiving the same gift from one's spouse.
The first talk was given by a young Scottish priest, Fr Martin Delaney, who explored the joy of a life rooted in the sacraments.
In my selfishness, I thought it was just between me and God.It took the situation with Alicia to wake me up to the fact that when we're not closely listening for the voice of God, we don't just miss out on the peace and joy we experience from a deeper relationship with the Lord; we don't just miss an opportunity to give honor and glory to the One who most deserves it; we don't just miss out on answered prayers God may have had in store for us — sometimes we miss the opportunity to answer someone else's prayer.&raquIn my selfishness, I thought it was just between me and God.It took the situation with Alicia to wake me up to the fact that when we're not closely listening for the voice of God, we don't just miss out on the peace and joy we experience from a deeper relationship with the Lord; we don't just miss an opportunity to give honor and glory to the One who most deserves it; we don't just miss out on answered prayers God may have had in store for us — sometimes we miss the opportunity to answer someone else's prayer.&raquin store for us — sometimes we miss the opportunity to answer someone else's prayer.»
Blessed are you, O Lord, who nourish me from my youth and who give food to all flesh, fill our hearts with joy and gladness, that having always what is sufficient for us, we may use what is over for every good work, in Christ Jesus our Lord, through whom glory, honor and worship be to you for ever.
For me, these kinds of cartoons are meant to bring joy at the thought that the good we do in this world may be appreciated by all and gives the universe a blessing.
My primary goal is to raise my daughters to be whole persons, complete women, loving themselves, rejoicing in their femininity, proud of their bodies, capable of entering the bond of marriage and the bed of marriage with confidence, anticipation, joy, and abandon; free to give and to receive, free to be fulfilled and to fulfill, free to explore the mystery of sex with their husbands, exalting in the love that gives life and produces life.
If we believe in a God, it should be based on our God - given reason and the same joy we experience when alone in nature, reading a poem or listening to Mozart.
aaaaaan then by historical account, after the disciples left their homes, gave all they had and hung out with poor people «to keep their good economic standing,» cried in joy from beatings because they could serve Christ and not the world, and all of the twelve but one were beaten thoroughly and executed, becuase the one who lived was placed in boiling oil and WOULD NOT DIE in front of thousands of viewers... «tooooo keep their «good economic standing?»»
They may give morosely so as to take away others» joy in receiving.
He found the place at which transformation occurs: «There within, where I had grown angry with myself, there in the inner chamber where I was pierced with sorrow... and hoping in you I began to give my mind to my new life, there you had begun to make me feel your sweetness and had given me joy in my heart.»
We need always to remember all three parts: the darkness and silences, the joy and creativity, and the Word that gives creative voice in the midst of darkness.
It would seem strange that a person could pen such powerful words of love and faithfulness to God in the wake of such a tragedy, but when a person accepts Christ's gift of salvation they are given a joy and peace that can not be described!
Within this frame, these nameless Hebrew poets succeeded in giving supreme expression to the basic rhythms of inner life: bleak despair in the face of accumulated disaster, stubborn hope, gratitude, exultation, rhapsodic celebration of the splendors of creation, contentment in the quiet joys of the good life.
The commandment frees him to eat and drink and gives him joy in doing it.
It is to be full of joy, sensual abandon (reveling in our God - given senses), laughter, and memory making.
In a healthy marriage, sex is affirmed and enjoyed so that it gives the total relationship warmth, joy, and resiliency.
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