There is MUCH more impact & power in randomness;
In a person thinking of, and honoring someone JUST BECAUSE!
Recently a beautiful young lady spent HER birthday honoring people. 19 acts of kindness for her 19th birthday. Our family was one of the recipients...
I KNOW I don't have to explain how my family felt (you guessed it - I bawled like a baby). When we received our package, we were reminded to pause, eat some candy and have family silly time. We wouldn't have otherwise that day - but it was an ordained moment where God spoke through our friend & her gift to remind us that a way through stress is taking time for fun...and most of all, WE ARE LOVED.
As the body of Christ, we need each other. We need her, she needs us & our family needs each other...
God is always working on our behalf, and working through us and others to work on His behalf.
Because we live in the self-help society, we tend to muscle through our situations, but it's like a deep fresh breath blown on us when receive support from others.
And the flip side is, when we take time out of our stresses, life & rat-race to focus on others, we are fulfilling the scripture mandate. God gives His love FREELY and without stipulation, all He asks is that we give it away, and remind others of this love.
Some tips to bring this amazing power to others...
- Make a dinner for a family - not because they're in need, but just because.
- Send a card in the mail to someone you haven't spoken with in a while - just because.
- Give a card & gift certificate to offer babysitting - just because.
- Give a Starbucks gift card (or ice cream - yum!) - just because.
- Send encouragement card to pastor, missionary, or boss - just because.
What if we were to do what my friend did for her birthday, for Valentine's Day...celebrate it by celebrating others???
If you have a significant other - do it together! Find someone (or many) who needs to be riminded they are LOVED.
I absolutely love your post and the amazing birthday gift that sparked it. The ideas are perfect. I can't wait to start implementing them. I'm going to make a list right now of those I want to randomly surprise. What fun!
ReplyDeleteSoo great how we all can be inspired to continue to pass in on! I know I sure was too!!!
ReplyDeleteI love this inspiring post, it made me smile and wanting to do something for someone - just because, as you said :)
ReplyDeleteI hear you! I know it's a tall order, but I get so excited at the thought that we women living for God REALLY spread Christ's love around.
DeleteI am always amazed at the goodness of people. What this 19 year old did for your family was truly edifying. You're right, that only way to honor it is to pass it forward. Love this post!
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean! I was blown away, inspired, and infused with love.
DeleteWonderful ideas. Celebrating others always brings it back to us, and gives God the glory!
ReplyDeleteAAAMEN to that!!!!
DeleteMY birthday is next week. I think I want to try this!
ReplyDeleteOOOO Happy (early) Birthday...I'll pass a blessing along in your honor :)
DeleteSuper ideas! I have some recipients brewing in my mind now. :)
ReplyDeleteThat's soo exciting! Praise God for servant hearts!
Delete"Because we live in the self-help society, we tend to muscle through our situations, but it's like a deep fresh breath blown on us when we receive support from others."
ReplyDeleteIsn't it, though? This post does just that for me. Thanks for the practical, easy ways to surprise others with encouragement. So fun!
No, No, thank YOU for the opportunity to be a part of your oh-so encouraging community!
DeleteWhat a beautiful way of celebrating a birthday! Thank you for sharing this.
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