This week's challenge - Giving can be really easy in some ways and totally hard in others. It doesn't all have to be monetarily either. This week see how you can give beyond your comfort zone. Here are just a few ideas below to get you "brewing".
1. When you hear someone say that they wish they had something, see if there is a way that you can meet that need for them. Either by purchasing it yourself or giving something that you already have.
2. If you have an inner hoarder and you can't bear to separate with things even if you're not using them; maybe this week challenge is to finally go through the house or the garage or the storage units and get rid of stuff that is weighing you down! When you have the collection together, call your church to see if they know someone that can use it. If you've been stock piling for a yard sale, ask God if there is someone that you could be a blessing to instead and simply give it all to them.
3. Maybe when you're cooking dinner this week and someone stops by, invite them to stay with you. No matter how little you have. Or better yet, look for someone to invite to dinner. You don't have to make a crazy meal.
4. If you've had a nudging thought that keeps coming back about giving something to someone, this is the week to do it! It doesn't matter how big or small.
5. Ask God to reveal another way that he might want you to separate with money or things.
If you like bonus points, see if there is a way that you can give a word about God in the giving.
Scripture for the week - 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. -2 Corinthians 9:7
Prayer - Father God you see our current situation and the needs of others in our midst. Open up our spiritual eyes and ears to see who it is that we might need to serve in light of you. Help us to decide in our heart to give before we hear the cost. Help us break our attachment to things; increasing our desire to give without measure. Help us want to be a blessing instead of only waiting to receive one. Thank you for all that you have given to us!
Do you have a testimony about this challenge or a suggestion for another one? I'd love to hear it! Comment here!
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