Be A Help, Not A Hinderance

One of the greatest compliments anyone can receive is simply this: “You were a help to me.”

We sometimes think helping others requires doing something big. But often, the greatest help comes through the smallest things—a kind word, a listening ear, an encouraging phone call, a helping hand, or simply being there when someone is going through a difficult time.

Every day, we encounter people carrying burdens we know nothing about. Someone may be smiling on the outside while struggling on the inside. Your encouragement could be exactly what they need to keep going.

The Bible reminds us in Galatians 6:2:

“Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.”

Being a help means asking ourselves, “What can I do today to make someone else’s load a little lighter?”

Maybe you can encourage someone who feels discouraged. Maybe you can help someone with a task they cannot handle alone. Maybe you can pray for someone who is hurting. Sometimes the greatest help is simply giving someone your time and letting them know, “You don’t have to face this alone.”

There are two kinds of people we can choose to be: those who make the journey harder and those who make the journey easier. Choose to be the person who helps.

You may never know how much your kindness meant. You may never hear a thank-you. But that doesn’t make your help any less valuable. God sees every act of kindness done from a sincere heart.

Thought for Today

Don’t just look for someone to help you today. Look for someone you can help.

A helping hand can lift a burden.
An encouraging word can restore hope.
A little kindness can change someone’s entire day.

Be a help. Be an encourager. Be someone who makes life a little better because you were there.

Start Your Day Off Right Series 8/13

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Here is some food for your Daily Bread!

8/13–Start Your Day Off Right Series 

Quote:

They say if you find something you’re willing to do for free then you’ve found your calling. 

I definitely feel as if I’ve found mine. 

Let’s get to work!

Story:

 

A kindergarten teacher had decided to let her class play a game. The teacher told each child in the class to bring along a plastic bag containing a few potatoes. Each potato will be given a name of a person that the child hates. So the number of potatoes that a child will put in his/her plastic bag will depend on the number of people he/she hates.So when the day came, every child brought some potatoes with the name of the people he/she hated. Some had 2 potatoes, some 3 while some up to 5 potatoes. 

The teacher then told the children to carry the potatoes in the plastic bag with them wherever they go for 1 week. Days after days passed, and the children started to complain due to the unpleasant smell let out by the rotten potatoes. Besides, those having 5 potatoes also had to carry heavier bags. After 1 week, the children were relieved because the game had finally ended.

The teacher asked: “How did you feel while carrying the potatoes with you for 1 week?” The children let out their frustrations and started complaining of the trouble that they had to go through having to carry the heavy and smelly potatoes wherever they go.

Then the teacher told them the hidden meaning behind the game. The teacher said: “This is exactly the situation when you carry your hatred for somebody inside your heart. The stench of hatred will contaminate your heart and you will carry it with you wherever you go. If you cannot tolerate the smell of rotten potatoes for just 1 week, can you imagine what is it like to have the stench of hatred in your heart for your lifetime?”

Moral: Throw away any hatred for anyone from your heart so that you will not carry burden for a lifetime. Forgiving others is the best attitude to take. Negativity about someone will keep peace of your mind away from you. Remember the good things about him/her, and let go of the hatred.

Submitted By: R, India.

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Scripture:

Matthew 6:9-15

After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

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Can You Spare A Minute Or So 8/13?

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8/13– Can You Spare A Minute?

There was once a group of 100 people attending a seminar on personal development.

In the middle of their talk, the speaker stops and decides to run an impromptu group activity. He hands out a balloon to each attendee and tells them to write their name on it.

 

The balloons are then collected and placed in an adjacent room.

The speaker then instructs the 100 attendees to enter that room and, within 5 short minutes, find the balloon with their name on it.

Pandemonium breaks loose as they charge in, pushing and colliding with each other as they desperately sea

rch for their name.

The 5 minutes pass and nobody succeeds.

The speaker then tells each person to pick up any random balloon and give it the person whose name is written on it. Within a few minutes everyone has their balloon back.

He then said, “What just happened with those balloons is exactly what happens in our search for happiness. We frantically look for it all around us, not knowing where it is.”

Yet our happiness lies in the happiness of others. By giving them their happiness, you get yours.”

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Turn Criticism Into Encouragement

Criticism is something none of us can avoid. The only way to escape it is to do nothing, say nothing, and be nothing—and that’s no way to live.

The truth is, criticism can either crush you or shape you. The difference lies in how you receive it. Some criticism comes from a place of love, meant to help you grow. Other criticism comes from a place of negativity, meant to tear you down. Either way, you have the power to choose your response.

Instead of letting criticism discourage you, let it sharpen you. A diamond is formed under pressure, not comfort. If someone points out a real area for improvement, thank them—then work on it. If their words are just noise, let them pass through your heart without taking root.

Remember, the loudest boos often come from the cheapest seats. Focus on the mission God has given you, not the opinions of those who aren’t walking your path.

Criticism can be a steppingstone or a stumbling block—it’s your choice which one it becomes.

Quote of the Day: “To avoid criticism, say nothing, do nothing, be nothing.” — Aristotle

Can You SpareA Minute 8/12?

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

Newspaper columnist and minister George Crane tells of a wife who came into his office full of hatred toward her husband. “I do not only want to get rid of him, I want to get even. 

Before I divorce him, I want to hurt him as much as he has me.”

Dr. Crane suggested an ingenious plan “Go home and act as if you really love your husband. Tell him how much he means to you. Praise him for every decent trait. Go out of your way to be as kind, considerate, and generous as possible. Spare no efforts to please him, to enjoy him. Make him believe you love him. After you’ve convinced him of your undying love and that you cannot live without him, then drop the bomb. Tell him that your’re getting a divorce. That will really hurt him.” 

With revenge in her eyes, she smiled and exclaimed, “Beautiful, beautiful. Will he ever be surprised!” And she did it with enthusiasm. Acting “as if.” For two months she showed love, kindness, listening, giving, reinforcing, sharing. 

When she didn’t return, Crane called. “Are you ready now to go through with the divorce?” Divorce?” she exclaimed. “Never! I discovered I really do love him.” Her actions had changed her feelings. Motion resulted in emotion. The ability to love is established not so much by fervent promise as often repeated deeds.

Don’t Seek The Last Lick

There’s something inside all of us that wants to get the last word, the final jab, or the “last lick.” We want to be right, to prove our point, to make sure they know they didn’t get away with it.

But true strength doesn’t come from getting the last lick—it comes from walking away with your peace intact.

Every time you choose not to retaliate, not to respond with sarcasm or anger, you win a battle that most people never even see. You rise above the moment and refuse to let someone else’s actions control your character.

Proverbs 15:1 says:

“A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”

You don’t have to stoop to someone else’s level to prove your worth. You don’t need to return fire with fire. Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is not respond at all.

Choosing not to seek the last lick doesn’t make you weak. It means you’ve mastered the art of self-control and discovered the freedom that comes from letting things go.

So today, take the high road. Keep your joy. Protect your peace. Don’t waste your energy on battles that don’t build you.

Let them have the last word—while you move forward in purpose.