To Live with Open Hands
One of the most beautiful experiences of my life was living with a local family in Costa Rica during my last semester of college. They had three kids, a modest home, and fairly modest means. They had huge hearts and were some of the happiest people I’ve ever met. They were also some of the most generous—on many levels.
Several years ago, I went back to visit and stayed with them with my daughter Marley. I remember, before I left, the father telling me that there’s a Costa Rican expression they live by: “Si se queda con las manos abiertas, nunca le falta nada.”
If you live with open hands, you’ll never lack for anything.
So true.
When we live with open spirits, open hearts, and open hands—when we share our blessings with others—our lives will be full to overflowing.
Let us pray: Gracious and giving God, keep our eyes attuned to opportunities to give. Help us to be generous as you are generous. We ask in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Daily Message Author: Joe Albright
Rev. Joe Albright is a graduate of Flagler College and Columbia Theological Seminary. Together, he and his wife Robbie have five children. He loves spending time on the ocean and especially enjoys surfing and fishing. Before entering the ministry, Joe taught high school Spanish in Cape Hatteras North Carolina and Lawrence Tavern, Jamaica. He has pastored churches in Sarasota and Jacksonville, Florida and is currently serving Trinity Presbyterian Church in Palm Coast. Full Bio “I believe deeply in the power of the Gospel to bring hope, love, and new life. I have seen firsthand how this beautiful ministry of hope has touched people’s lives. It gives me great joy to serve Dial Hope as Lead Pastor.”
