REMEMBER THOSE WHO HELPED YOU

REMEMBER THOSE WHO HAVE HELPED YOU

Philippians 4:16 MSG
Even while I was in Thessalonica, you helped out—and not only once, but twice.

We are familiar with the part of the this scripture that my God shall supply all your needs, not knowing what lead to that prayers,  Paul the Apostle had to remember what they did and prayed for them. We as Christians have to remember those who have been of help to us and pray for them. And if we can help in return it should be our life style.

Charles Swindoll tells the story of the giving tree: 'When the boy was young he swung from the tree's branches, ate her apples, and slept in her shade...But as he grew up he spent less and less time with the tree. "Come on, let's play," said the tree. But the young man was only interested in money. "Then take all my apples and sell them," said the tree. The man did, and the tree was happy. He didn't return for a long time, but the tree smiled when he passed by one day. "Come on, let's play!" But the man, older and tired of the world, wanted to get away from it all. "Cut me down. Take my trunk, make a boat, then you can sail away," said the tree. The man did, and the tree was happy. Many seasons passed - and the tree waited. Finally the man returned, too old to play, or pursue riches, or sail the seas. "I have a pretty good stump left. Sit down here and rest," said the tree. The man did, and the tree was happy.'
Swindoll continues: 'I stared into the fire, reviewing my life as I grew older with the tree and the boy. I identified with both - and it hurt. How many giving trees have there been? How many people have given themselves so I might grow, accomplish my goals, and find wholeness and satisfaction? Thank you, Lord, for each one. That night I crawled into bed. I had wept, now I was smiling. "Good night, Lord." I was a humble man. Thankful I'd taken time to reflect.'
Paul remembered those who helped him - and so should you.

Never you think you have out grown those who helped you to where you are today. Life is all about the helps you get and the help you render. Those who have helped you to where you are today.  always learn to go back to them if you can't always remember them. Any help we render is unto the lord not to man but
 God uses men to help men.

Learn to be appreciative of what God has done done for you. A little thank you for a good did can make another good to happen. God bless you.