The Amazing Power Of Giving

In a world where many people are trying to get more, accumulate more, and hold on to more, there is a quiet but powerful truth that often gets overlooked:

Life becomes richer when we learn to give.

Giving is not just about money. In fact, the most powerful gifts often cost nothing at all.

You can give a kind word.

You can give encouragement.

You can give your time to someone who feels alone.

You can give patience when someone is struggling.

Many times the smallest acts of giving leave the biggest impact.

Think about the last time someone offered you a word of encouragement when you needed it. It probably lifted your spirit more than they realized. That’s the power of giving—it multiplies hope.

The Bible reminds us in Acts 20:35,

“It is more blessed to give than to receive.”

At first glance, that may seem backwards. After all, receiving feels good. But giving touches something deeper inside the human heart. When we give, we step outside of ourselves and become part of something bigger.

Giving also changes the atmosphere around us. Kindness spreads. Generosity inspires others. A simple act of compassion can start a chain reaction that reaches far beyond what we see.

And here is something else worth remembering: you never know what someone else is going through. The smile you offer, the helping hand you extend, or the encouraging words you share may arrive at exactly the right moment in someone’s life.

Giving doesn’t require wealth. It only requires willingness.

Some of the most generous people in the world don’t have the most money—they simply have the biggest hearts.

So today, look for an opportunity to give.

Give encouragement to someone who feels discouraged.

Give appreciation to someone who feels unnoticed.

Give kindness where the world has been harsh.

When you do, you’ll discover a wonderful truth:

The more you give away, the more your own heart fills up.

And sometimes the greatest blessing of all is realizing that the gift you gave to someone else ended up blessing you even more.

Can You Spare A Minute Or So 3/11?

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If you can’t find five minutes, can you spare one or two?

It is like driving forward while looking in the rearview mirror. You may move ahead a little, but sooner or later you’re going to crash.”

Genesis 13:10-13

And Lot lifted up his eyes, and beheld all the plain of Jordan, that it was well watered every where, before the Lord destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah, even as the garden of the Lord, like the land of Egypt, as thou comest unto Zoar. Then Lot chose him all the plain of Jordan; and Lot journeyed east: and they separated themselves the one from the other. Abram dwelled in the land of Canaan, and Lot dwelled in the cities of the plain, and pitched his tent toward Sodom. But the men of Sodom were wicked and sinners before the Lord exceedingly.

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What If We Looked At Our Bibles Like We Do Our Cellphones?

Illustration:  What if we carried it around in our purses or pockets?

What if we turned back to go get it if we forgot it?

What if we flipped through it several times a day?

What if we used it to receive messages from the text?

What if we treated it like we couldn’t live without it?

What if we gave it to kids as gifts?

What if we used it as we traveled?

What if we used it in case of an emergency?

What if we upgraded it to get the latest version?

This is something to make you go…hmmm…where is my Bible?

Oh, and one more thing. Unlike our cell phone, we don’t ever have to worry about our Bible being disconnected because Jesus already paid the bill! 

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Start Your Day Off Right Series 3/10

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Here is some food for your Daily Bread!

3/10–Start Your Day Off Right Series

Quote:

3/10–What is the difference in stupidity and genius? Genius has its limits

Story:

3/10–An article in National Geographic several years ago provided a penetrating picture of God’s wings. After a forest fire in Yellowstone National Park, forest rangers began their trek up a mountain to assess the inferno’s damage. One ranger found a bird literally petrified in ashes, perched statuesquely on the ground at the base of the tree.

Somewhat sickened by the eerie sight, he knocked over the bird with a stick. When he struck it, three tiny chicks scurried from under their dead mother’s wings. The loving mother, keenly aware of impending disaster, had carried her offspring to the base of the tree and had gathered them under her wings, instinctively knowing that the toxic smoke would rise.

She could have flown to safety but had refused to abandon her babies. When the blaze had arrived and the heat had scorched her small body, the mother had remained steadfast. Because she had been willing to die, those under the cover of her wings would live…The Bible says, “He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge…” (Psalm 91:4)

God does protect us, you know. And fire won’t touch Him.

– author unknown, submitted by Lyndy Phillips, TX

Scripture:

Psalms 91:4-7

He shall cover thee with his feathers,

and under his wings shalt thou trust:

his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.

Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night;

nor for the arrow that flieth by day;

Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness;

nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.

A thousand shall fall at thy side,

and ten thousand at thy right hand;

but it shall not come nigh thee.

Humor:

When the preacher’s car broke down on a country road, he walked to a nearby roadhouse to use the phone. After calling for a tow truck, he spotted his old friend, Frank, drunk and shabbily dressed at the bar. “What happened to you, Frank?” asked the good reverend. “You used to be rich.” Frank told a sad tale of bad investments that had led to his downfall. “Go home,” the preacher said. “Open your Bible at random, stick your finger on the page and there will be God’s answer.” 

Some time later, the preacher bumped into Frank, who was wearing a Gucci suit, sporting a Rolex watch and had just stepped our of a Mercedes. “Frank.” said the preacher, “I am glad to see things really turned around for you.” “Yes, preacher, and I owe it all to you,” said Frank. “I opened my Bible, put my finger down on the page and there was the answer — Chapter 11.”  

The Mighty Strength Of Patience

Scripture:

“Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for Him.” — Psalm 37:7

Patience is one of the hardest virtues to practice. We live in a world of fast food, instant messages, and overnight deliveries. Everything moves quickly, and we often expect our lives to move just as fast.

But life—and especially the most meaningful parts of life—rarely happen instantly.

A farmer doesn’t plant a seed in the morning and harvest a crop in the afternoon. There is a season of waiting. Beneath the soil, something is happening even when you can’t see it. Roots are growing. Life is forming.

Our lives are much the same way.

Sometimes we pray and the answer doesn’t come right away. We work hard and success seems slow. We try to improve ourselves, but progress feels gradual. In those moments, it’s easy to become discouraged.

But patience reminds us that God is still working even when we can’t see immediate results.

Think about the strongest oak tree. It didn’t grow overnight. Years of wind, rain, sunshine, and seasons shaped it into something strong and steady. The waiting was part of the process.

The same is true for you.

Patience builds character. It strengthens faith. It teaches us trust. When we learn to wait with the right spirit, we discover that waiting seasons are not wasted seasons.

They are growing seasons.

So if today feels like a time of waiting in your life, don’t lose heart. Stay faithful. Stay hopeful. Keep moving forward one step at a time.

Your harvest will come.

A Little Smile for Today:

Someone once said, “Lord, give me patience… and I want it right now!”

We may laugh, but we’ve all felt that way!

Closing Thought:

Patience isn’t simply about waiting longer; it’s about trusting deeper.

Don’t Let Worry Steal Your Peace

Anxiety and worry have a way of sneaking into our lives when we least expect it. Sometimes it’s about our health, our family, our finances, or simply the uncertainty of tomorrow. The truth is, everyone battles worry at times. But we don’t have to let worry control our hearts.

Worry tries to convince us that we must solve every problem right now. It whispers that something terrible is about to happen. Yet most of the things we worry about never actually occur.

Someone once said:

“Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow; it empties today of its strength.”

When we live in worry, we rob ourselves of the peace and strength God wants to give us today.

A Simple Truth About Worry

Think about how many times in life you worried about something that eventually worked out. Many of the battles we fear never come to pass. Our minds can create storms that are much bigger than the reality.

Worry is like sitting in a rocking chair. You’re moving a lot, but you’re not going anywhere.

Instead of letting worry take control, we can choose a different path — trust.

What the Bible Says

The Bible gives us powerful advice about anxiety:

“Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.”

— 1 Peter 5:7

Notice that the verse doesn’t say carry your anxiety. It says cast it. That means give it away. Hand it over to God.

God never intended for us to carry every burden by ourselves.

Three Simple Ways to Fight Worry

1. Focus on today.

Many worries come from imagining problems that haven’t happened. Just take life one day at a time.

2. Talk to God about it.

Prayer has a way of calming the heart. When you pray, you’re reminding yourself that you’re not facing life alone.

3. Replace worry with gratitude.

When we start thanking God for what we do have, worry begins to lose its grip.

A Little Humor

A man once said,

“I’ve had a lot of worries in my life… most of which never happened!”

There’s more truth in that statement than we might realize.

Final Thought

If you’re feeling anxious today, remember this:

You don’t have to have every answer. You don’t have to control every outcome. Just take the next step, trust God with the rest, and keep moving forward.

Peace doesn’t come from knowing the future.

Peace comes from knowing Who holds the future.

So today, take a deep breath, let go of the worry, and trust that better days are ahead.