He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who is kind to the needy.  Proverbs 14:21

God has been so gracious to us! Think of all the different ways he has blessed us — some financially, others with great opportunities for service, others with deep personal relationships that are eternal, and for all of us, the promise of life with him. But what will we do with these blessings? Will we hoard them, hide them, and keep them to ourselves? Our blessings will wither, crack, and dry in our parched hearts if we do. But, one of the greatest ways we can thank God for his kindness, mercy, and goodness is by sharing these blessings with those around us, especially those in need who can never repay us for our kindness.

There’s the old saying “use it or loose it”. Take time this week to recognize your blessings from God. Use them before it’s too late. God blessed us with so much and the best way to honor Him is to use those blessings to serve, to lead, to care for others in need whether it’s a ride, a text, a thank you or simply listening to someone that is hurt.

God blessed each one of us so we could sharing those blessings to others.

O LORD God, my gracious and generous Father, thank you so much for the many rich blessings you have poured into my life. Open my heart, dear Father, and use me as a conduit of your blessings so that others may know of your love through my word, actions and attitudes. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen

Lord, open the eyes of my heart so I recognize my many blessing and that use them to serve others. My service to others should reflect my heart but only with the help of Your Holy Spirit. I seek to lift you through my service each day. May the words of my mouth and the meditations be pleasing to you, oh Lord. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.