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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May Vigilance Reign

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I heard a Word ..

  • Vigilant (adjective): Being watchful, alert, aware, and attentive
  • Vigilance (noun): The practice of staying alert and spiritually aware over time

It’s not fear-based watching… it’s intentional awareness with purpose.

  • Spiritual alertness — not being distracted or spiritually asleep
  • Discernment — recognizing what is from God vs. what isn’t
  • Guarding your heart and mind
  • Staying aligned with God’s voice, timing, and instruction 

    •  Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. 1 Peter 5:8 Vigilance is not about being tense…
    It’s about being awake, anchored, and led.

    For this upcoming season or new month:

    • Guard your focus
      Not everything deserves your attention
    • Pay attention to patterns
      What drains you? What brings peace?
    • Stay rooted in God daily
      Prayer, scripture, stillness—not just when things feel off
    • Don’t ignore subtle nudges
      That inner check or pause… honor it
    • Be mindful of environments and conversations
      Not everything is aligned with where you're going  
     Vigilance is not about being tense…
    It’s about being awake, anchored, and led.
     
    God, help me to remain vigilant—aware of Your voice, protected in Your presence, and aligned with Your will. Let me not be distracted, but discerning. 
     
    #BeVigilant #SpiritualDiscernment #FaithWalk #StayAligned #HolisticWellness #IMatterCommunity #GuardYourFocus 

     

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