I have often been baffled by those who do something in secret only to out themselves at a later date. It takes something away from the gift in my opinion. I have a friend who received an anonymous gift of money one time. I remember being so excited with her, it was like some angel saw how great and deserving my friend was and helped her out. But then, a little while later, the "angel" revealed his identity. There is just something about that that sits badly with me. Do you really need the praise for doing something like that? I just don't get it. It took the magic away for me. I know it wasn't my gift to get upset over, but once the anonymity was gone, I felt like that person wanted the praise and loyalty that comes from the reveal.
I remember a few years ago doing something nice for someone, I am not going to say what because I really do not want to be found out. But I know the act I did made that person smile, and his/her spouse, and maybe even their children. It has crossed my mind to tell him/her over the years because I really wanted to get excited with this person, but I keep it to myself. I hope that he/she feels like they had a gift from an angel.
I haven't done anything like that in a while. I think now is the time. It really is a warm feeling like no other to be an anonymous Samaritan. That warm feeling will undoubtably make me feel less anxious and more satisfied as a child of God. My eyes are peeled and my thinking cap is on. Let's do this...anonymously of course :)
-God, Please help me to find things I can do in secret for others. Please help this lead them to the belief that things in the world are not all bad. Please help me be that secret angel that inspires someone and restores their faith in humanity or gives them a pick-me-up when they need it. Amen.
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