The great American poet, Edward Arlington Robinson, wrote that there are two "two kinds of gratitude: the sudden kind we feel for what we take, and the larger kind we feel for what we give."
His words are reminiscent of something most of us are taught as children, "It is better to give than to receive." As we get older, if we are lucky, we come to realize that life`s most lasting rewards often come from those occasions when we have the opportunity to give to others, not just things, but also opportunities, or even kind and loving words. And if we are blessed, we find a way to make service to others a part of our daily lives.
May we always be so blessed to be in a position where we can give more than we take. May this be God`s will.-AMEN.
Prayer Offered By:
Senate Chaplain Rabbi Mona Alfi
Prayer Date:
Monday, April 19, 2010
Prayer Status:
Archived
