Reciprocity Matters: Learning to Steward What God Has Given Me

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  There was a time in my life when I gave freely without much thought about whether that giving was being reciprocated. I showed up for people. I listened. I encouraged. I supported. I poured into friendships and relationships because that was simply who I was. But over time, I began to notice a pattern. I was often the one reaching out. I was often the one checking in. I was often the one giving, encouraging, helping, and investing. While there is nothing wrong with being generous, I eventually realized that constantly pouring without being replenished comes at a cost. Reciprocity matters. Healthy relationships are not about keeping score. They are not transactional. They are built on mutual care, respect, and investment. Both people contribute. Both people make an effort. Both people value the relationship enough to nurture it. When only one person is invested, the relationship becomes unbalanced. For many years, I continued giving even when I received very little in return. Part...
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Obstacles Are Temporary

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 Im sure you know how it feels to wonder what is going on like life was testing you, throwing up obstacles when you are taking steps to move forward? Whether it's people or unexpected hurdles trying to block your progress and make you question your journey, we’ve all been there.

Some time ago I took a road trip with my sister, and we encountered a situation on the highway that perfectly mirrored life’s obstacles. There was traffic, and some drivers started using the side lane to move ahead. But there was one trucker who decided to block everyone trying to pass, thinking he was stopping them from getting ahead. But in reality, all he did was stop people from exiting the highway, forcing them to get stuck in the same traffic he was. After causing all that frustration, he drove off like nothing had happened.

It’s a lot like life, don't you think? Some people will block your path, try to stop you or create obstacles to keep you from moving forward, and sometimes, they do it out of spite, selfishness, fear, or insecurity. They might not even realize the impact of their actions, or worse, they don’t care.

There is a real lesson here and its simple: no matter what people do or how hard they try to block you, there is always a way to move forward. Don’t let their actions stop you.. There is always a way for you, there may be a side lane, a detour, or a different route that brings you closer to where you need to be. It might not be the easy or direct way, but the important thing is to keep going, even when the road seems blocked.

Remember you don’t have control over other people’s actions, but you do have control over you and how you respond. Don’t let the attempts of others’ stop you or be the reason you don’t reach your destination. Keep moving, stay focused, and remember—most times the roadblocks are temporary or possibly even a test.

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