Greetings! May your day/afternoon/evening be going wonderfully. I was searching by google an inspiring message to blog today and came across this gem. I hope it blesses each and everyone of you in some way and helps you to know one way you can bless a neighbor/family member/c0-worker or even a stranger today while out an about. Hugs Loves and blessings today and everyday. Today and everyday Be a Blessing instead of wondering how the world is going to change... Be The Change. XOXO God bless, Barb Gadway
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shiela on 07/04/13 at 3:20 pm
Every day when we pray, we ask for something good to happen to our lives. We seek refuge and hope that someone will come to help lighten our burdens each day. Sometimes too we look around and see people suffering around us. We hope that someone who can help them would do something and make them less miserable. The truth is, the world can be a better place if everyone spoke less about how much the world needs to change for the better but instead did something about it.
No Need for Superpowers
We all say, “I wish I had superpowers; then I could change the world.” But it doesn’t have to be that way. You don’t need to be bionic to help. Let’s say the superpower idea in the movies is a metaphor for your talents. We are all given a certain special trait, skill, or talent that we are really good at. This trait, talent, or skill will only have a purpose if we use it wisely to help others around us.
No Money to Help
Another excuse for not being able to help others is the idea that you can only help if you have money. Helping doesn’t always mean a huge sum of a donation to some charity. Look around you. There is always an opportunity to help others if you just lift your hands and reach out to do so.
One Act of Kindness at a Time
You may not be able to heal those who are sick or give scholarships to orphans, but there is always something you can do. I believe we are given chances to help others if we only open our eyes to recognize them. Just like a scene in the movie Bruce Almighty, God said, “We all can help with one act of kindness at a time.” Little actions become a habit, and it is contagious. So help an old lady across the street or open a door for someone when you get the chance and see how that makes you feel.
The Power of a Smile
Would you believe that a simple smile could be a great help or blessing to someone who badly needs it at that very moment? People have learned to disguise their emotions and pretend that everything is fine even when it’s not. Many people are lonely, but they are afraid to reach out to others because of the fear of rejection. Offer a ready smile to people you meet. Trust me; somehow you will make someone out there happy even if it’s just for a little while.
The Gift of Time
The best blessing you can be to someone is to be a friend who gives time to someone in trouble. Giving some time to listen to someone’s story or simply being there as a shoulder to cry on makes a whole lot of difference in someone else’s life. Imagine if you were not there? It feels good to know you’ve comforted someone in need.
The Blessing Is You
A blessing is not just money or any material thing that people wish for. The best blessing is you sharing yourself with the world. Remember never to pass up a chance to help someone in need. No matter how simple the task is, every little act of kindness counts. And when other people see how doing good works for you, they will do the same. Imagine if all the people in the world did little acts of kindness to others. The world would be a better place for sure. So don’t pass up the chance to be a blessing to others today.
1 John 3:17-
But whoever has the world's goods, and beholds his brother in need and closes his heart against him, how does the love of God abide in him?
