Greed

Had a really good view of the true meaning of greed today. A man brought an entire pallet of berries to share with everyone at my place of employment. Approximately 400people work there. Each crate contained 8 little cartons of berries, probably 800 little cartons all together. He brought them out of the goodness of his heart. It began, people began taking entire crates, and some began to take 2-3 crates each- someone even said that someone took 6 crates in one trip. I do not believe that there is 1 person who is in such desperate need that they needed to take 2-3 crates of berries. Most will probably let them rot out in their cars in the parking lot before they get off work. It was like everyone was making sure that "they" got their fair share. It was sickening. People were making excuses as to why they were taking 2-3 crates. I have a friend, relative, child, aunt, etc. who would really like some of those berries. Fine, if you think they would really like some- go to your local grocery and purchase some for them. We even placed a sign on the pallet and asked that they only take 1 small container each so that everyone could enjoy them. 1 man as he was walking out with 2 crates, was told he needed to bring them back and take only 1 carton- he threw the berries down on the floor when he could not take as many as he could carry. How shameful we have become as a blessed nation. We would rather throw them on the ground rather than share them with others. Have you ever had God reveal something about yourself through another? I did today. I am guilty of the same characteristics as the others, maybe not with berries, but with other things. My time, my attention, my willingness to help others or to share . God forgive me for being selfish with what I have, each one whether it is time, money, food no matter what it is, forgive me for being selfish. Thank you for the lesson in sharing and in sharing with a right attitude. It is my heartfelt prayer that from today forward, I will not be selfish. In the name of Jesus Christ-amen.