The cycle of paying it forward is truly beautiful.
We give hope to a broken world and it fills us with hope. We give love, even when it hurts, and our hearts soften. We give back, expecting nothing in return, and are given much more than money can buy. I have been filled to the brim by the way you all have responded to our hope{full} collection. My heart is full of joy. It reminds me how much grander the cycle is.
So, it’s my turn to give back to you. Download this inspirational wall paper for your computer and / or mobile device and be reminded that we are in this together.
Click the image to be directed to the desktop download.
Click the image to be directed to the mobile download.
There are so many stories that come to mind when I think about what this message means to me. I’d love to hear what it means to you.
YAY! I just downloaded it, and my morning’s already brighter. Thanks so much! I love your positive messages. 🙂
Oh yay! You’re so welcome Meredith! xo
I’m looking forward to seeing these!
If you have time, you can check out my marathon blog: http://yanyi2013bostonmarathon.blogspot.com/
This is the blog that I started in order to record my journey in preparing for the marathon. I will begin my 40 days countdown posts regarding to the marathon soon. Thank you! 🙂
Dear Lisa!
I loveeeeee the wallpaper! I’ve been reading your blog for over a year now and I really thank God for allowing me to see His Beauty through your blog posts! Keep it up!!!
Since this post really spoke to me, I want to share something with you regarding to the beautiful concept of giving back HOPE and LOVE 🙂
As a way of celebrating my 10th year in the US, I decided to run the 117th Boston Marathon for the first time in my life. I named this special year the “Art of Giving Back”
I am currently training and raising funds to GIVE BACK to BCNC (Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center), which not only nurtured me in English language skills but also critical thinking and social skills. All funds will go towards educational programs for new immigrants in my beloved Chinatown Community in Boston. I am dedicating my marathon in memory of my beloved father, who passed away 10 years ago. I always believe that thinking and desiring something great are not enough, we must put faith and put love into action! Luke 10:27 motivated me to run my marathon as a way of bringing the blessings I received from God and sharing it with my neighbors. While I have the ability to run (for God and for others), why walk or settle for anything less? 🙂
I am wondering if you would like to join me in my race? (of course not physically =P but support me financially and in prayer!) Also, I would appreciate it a lot if you think my story is worth sharing in your blog posts. If my story touches one person’s heart, it is a story worth telling. (There’s no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you- Dr. Maya Angelou)
At the end, I really pray that God’s name will be glorified. It is never about me. I hope that others will see how awesome my God is through my actions and my willingness to give back!
Here is a youtube video regarding to why I am running the marathon:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_NwayHp3nQ&feature=share
I made this BCNC (Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center) video so I can show others what BCNC is and how it has impacted my life.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B511dCnfX58&hd=1
Here is the online donation website that I have for TEAM BCNC:
http://www.crowdrise.com/TeamBostonChinatownNbrhdCntr/fundraiser/yanyiweng
Thank you so much for your time in reading my story! I really appreciate it!
The Art of Giving is the Art of Living,
Yanyi Weng, the young dreamer for God
Hi Yanyi! Wow your story is so inspiring! Thank you so much for sharing. What a beautiful way to share Christ! I am definitely partnering with you in prayer. For donation requests please email info AT lisaleonard DOT com. Thank you! xo
It is indeed an inspirational wallpaper, I am going to download it now.
Love it! Thank you! Have a blessed day. http://instagram.com/p/WmoARjJBy3/
xo
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Thank you Diane! It looks so good on your computer.. yay!