JR Woodward :: Blog :: This Week with Henri Nouwen - The Importance of Recieving

April 04, 2008

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"Receiving often is harder than giving. Giving is very important: giving
insight, giving hope, giving courage, giving advice, giving support,
giving money, and, most of all, giving ourselves. Without giving there
is no brotherhood and sisterhood.



But receiving is just as
important, because by receiving we reveal to the givers that they have
gifts to offer. When we say, "Thank you, you gave me hope; thank you,
you gave me a reason to live; thank you, you allowed me to realize my
dream," we make givers aware of their unique and precious gifts.
Sometimes it is only in the eyes of the receivers that givers discover
their gifts." - Henri Nouwen



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