Give to Receive

Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the Lord Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it. Malachi 3:10 NIV

This physical example of God's promise to his people teaches a very simple lesson: give and you shall receive. We've heard it our whole lives yet I'm lretty sure we don't really grasp the concept. Except when it happens. But we have to see it and understand it for what it is.

You see I've had the unique privilege of working with the most amazing group of people ever. Hands down...ever. I hand picked all of them in my first job as a supervisor. I was the boss. I had not a clue what I was doing. But as God was preparing me for that job he gave me a word that I wrote down and have kept with me since the start: never expect more from your team than you are willing to give. I had to give in order to receive.  I had to shown was willing to do the work to lead by example. Today as we were celebrating last day before going in to my next adventure, I received much more than I ever gave. Not just the gifts but the love, friendship and mutual respect. I take that all with me as I love forward.

And I hope I have stayed true to that word and have left a little bit of a legacy. I also hope to make my mark at my next job never forgetting what I've learned. I must first give to receive.