Gratefulness - Being thankful or appreciating something done for the benefit of others
He never said no when others asked for his help. He would either help financially or physically according to his discretion. One day as he was walking down the street he saw a small girl begging in the street.
She looked so tired and weak. He decided to do something for her. He did not give her money. He took her to the nearby snack stall and made her eat her fill. Then took her to the nearest temple and got her flowers. He taught her to tie it in a string and helped her sell it.
He helped her for the next couple of months to get flowers regularly. Meanwhile he got her enrolled in a hostel which provides basic education too for the underprivileged. Days went by. He grew old. He was no longer able to support himself. He did not want to be in anyone's favor.
He decided to join a old age home. When he was walking towards it, he saw a finely dressed lady come and hold his hands. She was the little girl he helped long back. She made him change his decision and stay with her. He hesitated initially for which she said, "There is something I learnt the day you changed my life for the better. It's called gratefulness and it's time to show what I learnt now."
God has given us everything and even the troubles we face is designed by him in such a way to strengthen us. It's time to show our gratitude by obeying His words and follow His path in life. We will not only have a secure future but a colorful present as well.
He never said no when others asked for his help. He would either help financially or physically according to his discretion. One day as he was walking down the street he saw a small girl begging in the street.
She looked so tired and weak. He decided to do something for her. He did not give her money. He took her to the nearby snack stall and made her eat her fill. Then took her to the nearest temple and got her flowers. He taught her to tie it in a string and helped her sell it.
He helped her for the next couple of months to get flowers regularly. Meanwhile he got her enrolled in a hostel which provides basic education too for the underprivileged. Days went by. He grew old. He was no longer able to support himself. He did not want to be in anyone's favor.
He decided to join a old age home. When he was walking towards it, he saw a finely dressed lady come and hold his hands. She was the little girl he helped long back. She made him change his decision and stay with her. He hesitated initially for which she said, "There is something I learnt the day you changed my life for the better. It's called gratefulness and it's time to show what I learnt now."
God has given us everything and even the troubles we face is designed by him in such a way to strengthen us. It's time to show our gratitude by obeying His words and follow His path in life. We will not only have a secure future but a colorful present as well.
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