Do you often feel like parched ground, unable to produce anything worthwhile? I do. When I am in need of refreshment, it isn't easy to think of the needs of others. But I have found that if, instead of praying for my own comfort and satisfaction, I ask the Lord to enable me to give to others, an amazing thing often happens - I find my own needs wonderfully met. Refreshment comes in ways I would never have thought of, both for others, and then, incidentally, for myself.

Summary

This quote highlights the transformative power of selflessness and the paradox of finding personal fulfillment through serving others. The author admits that in times of personal dryness and self-centeredness, it becomes challenging to consider the needs of others. However, they propose a remedy through a shift in perspective - instead of focusing on their own comfort, they turn to the Lord and seek the ability to give to others. In doing so, the author discovers that not only do they find refreshment and fulfillment in meeting the needs of others but also experience their own needs being unexpectedly met.

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