Help Others Friday - ideas to help others!

Lately, the Lord has really convicted me to step out more - to help others without looking for recognition. To learn to give HIM the glory. Last month we had the first edition of "Help Others Friday" ... here's #2 ... with more practical ideas of how we EACH can REACH.

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Donate something you don’t use. Drop them off at a charity — others can put your clutter to good use. Try your local Good Will store or even someone you know who could use the items you are getting rid of (IE: children's clothes, toys, etc.)!

Comfort someone in grief. Offer a hug, helping hand, kind word, a listening ear, will go a long way when someone has lost a loved one or suffered some similar loss or tragedy.

Buy food for a homeless person. Sometime cash is a bad idea if it’s going to be used for drugs, but buying a sandwich and chips or something like that is a good gesture. Be respectful and friendly. Also --- it's a good idea to fix "homeless kits" and leave them in your car - with toothpaste, soap, etc. --- more to come on this in "GIVE BACK" newsletter.

Do a chore. Something small or big, like cleaning up or washing a car or doing the dishes or cutting a lawn (for your spouse, parents, etc.).

Send a nice email. Just a quick note telling someone how much you appreciate them, or how proud you are of them, or just saying thank you for something they did.  

Create a care package. Soup, reading material, tea, chocolate … anything you think the person might need or enjoy. Good for someone who is sick or otherwise in need of a pick-me-up.

Love. Simply finding ways to express your love to others, whether it be your partner, child, close friend, distant friend or even co-workers… just express your love. A hug, a kind word, spending time, showing little kindnesses, being friendly … it all matters more than you know.

Hebrews 13:16, "Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God."