Pay attention to what you hear; the measure you give will be the measure you get, and still more will be given you. (Mark 4:24 NRSV Bible)
I remember a story of a large family who had gathered at an old farm house for a reunion. Long after dinner, the celebration moved indoors. The father of the family was the only one who ventured out to wander around the farm in the dark. On his walk he fell into a ditch and found himself sitting waist-deep in mud--very uncomfortable, but in no immediate danger. Without moving, he shouted, "Fire! Fire!"

Since fire is a most dreaded rural disaster, the celebrating family poured out into the night, frantic with fear. On finding their father in the mud, one of his sons said, "Dad, you scared us to death. Why did you yell `Fire'?"

His dad said, "If I had yelled 'Mud!' I would probably still be here till spring planting."

How many times have we been in similar circumstances--yelling out for love and help in the mist of our loneliness or pain? We all have a great desire to experience love. But in order to receive love we must give it.

Dear God, in this day, may I experience your love by sharing it. Amen.

Ron Newhouse

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