Thank you for sharing your thoughts and emotions. Here’s a structured reflection based on what you’ve expressed:
**Journal Entry Reflection**
**Feeling Discouraged After Giving:**
“Today, I’m reflecting on my recent efforts to provide value to others. After four days of fasting, I hosted a call where I felt I added massive value to many people, yet no one signed up for a paid membership. This has left me questioning if I’m doing something wrong or if I’m not truly living from a place of giving.”
**Scripture for Reflection**
1. **Value in Giving:** Matthew 10:8 (NIV)
“Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give.”
This verse reminds us that our acts of kindness and service are valuable in themselves, regardless of the immediate outcomes. Your desire to give is a reflection of your heart.
2. **Trusting God’s Plan:** Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
It’s natural to feel discouraged when results don’t align with our expectations. This verse encourages you to trust God’s plan, even when the way forward seems unclear.
3. **Encouragement in Challenges:** Galatians 6:9 (NIV)
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”
This verse offers encouragement to persevere in your efforts. The impact of your giving may not be immediately visible, but it is part of a larger journey.
**Custom Prayer**
“Heavenly Father, we come before You with open hearts, feeling the weight of disappointment and questioning our efforts. Thank You for the opportunity to serve and give to others. Help us to remember that our value lies in our willingness to help, not just in the outcomes we see. Grant us the strength to trust in Your timing and to continue doing good, even when we feel weary. May Your peace fill our hearts and guide us as we navigate these feelings. Amen.”
**Follow-Up**
Is there anything else going on in your life that we could pray for you? Your journey matters, and I’m here to support you with scripture and prayer.