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Acceptance

Acceptance. This is like accepting a gift from someone. If we accept the gift, we invite someone into our world and we give that gift a place in our own lives. If we also give gift, we expect to see that gift to have a place in the house of someone who accepted it. Gifts become gifts only when they are accepted. However, we sometimes fear of receiving gifts because we don't know how to reciprocate. Or we sometimes don't appreciate the gift. Perhaps the challenge is we have to know the One who firstly freely give and the One did not expect something in return. Knowing Him will let us realize that He is the source why we are able to give and why we are able to accept gifts. When we recognize Him, we will become aware that gift brings a smile to our lips and makes our fear disappear. When we recognize Him, we can let others enter into our lives and receive the gifts they offer us.

Reflection from H.Nouwen's quote.


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