A PROFOUND PRINCIPLE OF LIFE
I was amazed when thinking about this principle of life. So simple, yet with far reaching consequences.
"Give, and it will be given to you". Scripture here refers to our actions and the consequence thereof. Often these words are used to explain the way we use our finances. If we give, we will receive. However, there is a far deeper meaning to these words. It encapsulates a profound truth about generosity and mutual benefit in every walk of life. This isn’t merely about material wealth, but encompasses, kindness, honesty, forgiveness, compassion, generosity, blessing, delight and so much more. Mary Jo Leddy, explains it this way, “The air you breathe into the universe is the air that it will breathe back, and if your energy is right, it will renew itself even as you give it away."
What does that mean?
Picture a farmer sowing seeds in a vast field. If the farmer sows generously, the yield will be plentiful. Conversely, if the sowing is sparse, the harvest will be little. This analogy highlights the idea that the generosity and kindness we extend to others will return to us in kind.
Simply put, the air you breathe into the universe symbolizes the actions, thoughts, and energies you release into the world. If your energy is positive, compassionate, and generous, it will ripple back to you, replenishing and enriching your life. It is like throwing a pebble into a pond, it ripples out and then returns to where it began.
Another example of giving and receiving is this, when you give something away, your hand opens up. Now, it’s open to receive new things.
St Luke puts it this way, "For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you" In essence, this passage invites us to cultivate a spirit of generosity and compassion, love and forgiveness, not only for the tangible benefits but also for the inherent joy and fulfillment that come from enriching the lives of others. It encourages us to trust in the cycle of giving and receiving, where acts of kindness create a ripple effect of positivity and abundance in the world around us and in our own lives.
