“Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. As it is written: “They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor; their righteousness endures forever.” Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.”
2 Corinthians 9:6-11 NIV
I hope that you all are having a blessed week. More importantly, I hope all of you are being a blessing to others this week. I’m sure that you’ve all heard of doing Random Acts of Kindness but today I want to encourage you to do INTENTIONAL ACTS OF GENEROSITY!!!!
Since this is the season of giving I would challenge you to find creative ways to bless others and show them Christ’s love in a tangible way.
And whatever you do doesn’t have to be extravagant but it does have to be intentional. The main thing is to bless someone, put a smile on their face, and remind them that no matter what their current circumstances might be that there is hope in Christ and we don’t have to wait until we get to heaven to get a glimpse of what is to come.
So, as you start thinking of what you might do, let me share a few ideas as a catalyst. You could:
- order a pizza for someone and have it delivered anonymously
- get a roll of quarters and fill all the machines at the laundry mat
- pay for the person behind you’s (fast food, groceries, coffee, etc.)
- donate to a charity
- rake up your neighbor’s leaves or shovel their driveway
- give somebody a gas card
- tip the wait staff or delivery person 50%
- send someone a hand-written card
- visit a shut-in
- donate food for Thanksgiving or presents for Christmas
The list goes on but it doesn’t have to end there. If we are all willing to be aware, intentional, and generous (especially this time of the year) we can bless others in amazing ways and it doesn’t cost a lot because the reality is that its not a money thing–it’s a heart thing.
LET’S SHOW PEOPLE GOD’S GENEROUS HEART IN A TANGIBLE WAY!!!!
Let me know what you do. 😇
I will be taking a short break through Thanksgiving but will return the Monday after with four straight weeks of Advent Devotions. In the mean time I hope that you have a nice holiday with your family.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!
Refill with Randy 