Insight on Matt 10:8

Early I learned this verse: Freely ye have received, freely give.

I knew I wasn't much of a giver. I've worked on that. There have been some major frustrations for me, particularly inside the family. I feel I've given and given and given, but not gotten back what I need in emotional support.

I've missed the first part of the verse. See it. Now to work on it. I need to focus on what I've been freely given by God. I need to develop the ability to recognize that. I've been working on accepting the love the Bible says God has given me, but I don't feel it. That work needs to be ongoing.

Along with that, my focus needs to be on recognizing that God gives me ALL I need....even emotional support. I keep applying the laws of sowing and reaping at the same time I'm applying Matt 10:8. The problem has been that I don't "own" that I have received.

Time out to appreciate what I've received.