Blood Recipient

I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise is always in my mouth…I sought the Lord and He answered me
and delivered me from all my terrors. They looked to Him and they became radiant, and their faces will never be ashamed. This poor man called and the Lord heard, and He saved him from all his troubles.
An angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him and delivers them.

PSALM 34

The Spirituality of Receiving a Gift

If we humbly receive the gifts God has given us, our hearts fill with happiness and gratitude. Soon, we realize the gifts are too numerous to count. Even when things are very difficult—when illness, stress, grief, anger, poverty, or oppression of any kind afflicts us—we can recall the many things that have been given to us.

If you or someone you know has received the gift of blood, know that this is a sign—one of many—of God’s care for you. The same God who led the Israelites out of captivity now leads you and your loved ones through the sea of injury or disease. By means of a gift, he is inviting you to remember how utterly dependent you are on him for every good thing.

…do not fear, for I am with you,
do not be afraid, for I am
your God; I will strengthen you,
I will help you, I will uphold you
with my victorious right hand.

Isaiah 41:10

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