It's all about "Measure!"

Sometimes, words don't come to my mind.

Well, they come, but just not in a comprehensive way.

And other times, my mind is flooded with questions, doubt, and, well ... you know ... stuff.

So, when I see something like THIS, I need to slow down and analyze it. Carefully. And I did just that, and here's what I came up with:

A. Look at the source -- I trust the source -- It's BooMama. Yeah, she's cool. After all, she's toured my home. Twice.

B. Investigate -- I saw the different bloggers who were supporting this campaign, and I trust them too.

C. Read about it -- I was touched by Kelly's story. The first part. The second part. The melt down. The back to reality part. The thank you. All of it.

D. Analyze your feelings about it -- I found myself in tears as I clicked from one link to another reading her blog. Yeah ... maybe it's all the hormones I'm injecting... WHAT OF IT?!? 'Cause maybe ... just maybe ... it's true sympathy and a desire to help ... not the hormones, people... 'kay? So just back off. Ehem. Sorry about that.

E. What are your values? Well, in this instance, I happen to live by "Measure" and this falls nicely under that.

Measure?

Yes. Measure. As in... "Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap; for the measure you give will be the measure you get back." Luke 6:38

Measure.

Get it?

Now, I can certainly turn that around. Yes, quite easily, in fact ... you see ... God has already given me a good measure ... pressed down ... shaken together ... and running all over the place, while climbing up on tables, couches, into cabinets and on top of counter tops.

Are you confused? Well, God granted me a miracle by giving me my son. He's precious. He's loving. He's adorable, beautiful, yadi-yadi-yadi. But he is a GOOD MEASURE of what God has done for me, and how can I POSSIBLY not give to someone who is actively trusting God for a miracle in their life?

You see -- God WILL give back. Sometimes, it's materially. Sometimes, it's spiritually. Sometimes it's emotionally (back on THAT subject again?). Regardless of how he chooses to give back to us, we know one thing... HE WILL -- after all -- every good and perfect gift comes from above ... from God.

And, indeed ... I am pitiful when it comes to giving. I can't help myself! I absolutely LOVE to give. I will always be a child at heart in that aspect, because I really enjoy seeing the JOY that comes across someone's face that is receiving a gift from me.

But I don't give with the expectation of receiving something in return. And, I don't just give to be giving. It's important that I be a blessing in someone's life ... in any way ... whether it be financially, physically, spiritually, or emotionally. I wanna be a blessing, because one of these days, honey ... I'm gonna need that blessing back!

So, I looked at BooMama's motive. It was pure, and in line with God. I investigated (and I DO use that word loosely, because I haven't googled her ... yet) Kelly's posts and blog. I was touched deeply by her writings and personal letter to God. My heart goes out to her, a fellow mom, who has two children and a husband that need her to stick around for a really long time. I prayed about it, and since the start of this campaign, I have felt a prick to give.

So I did.

And I encourage you to do the same... small or large. It doesn't matter. Just remember -- read, investigate, pray, give.

Thanks!