On Thursday last week, a grandparent of one of our students shared a wonderful story with me. She was in the lobby waiting to pick up her grandchild, and she observed the bake sale happening. A first grade student purchased some "goodies" for herself. Then, she noticed this grandparent watching the bake sale, and asked her, "Do you need some money to buy something? I have some left. You can have it." The grandparent declined the money, but she was floored by the generosity of such a young child. I'm so thankful she shared the story with me because it made me remember to have a giving attitude in all things in life. Giving my family more of my time... Giving my time to help others... Giving my money to help those in need... Giving my abilities to serve others in some way... Giving my love from Christ to those in need of His and my love... Giving when I see a need I can and want to meet... Giving, Giving, Giving. God has put all of us on this planet of His to do much more than breathe His air. We are here to give ourselves and all that He has given us to love and support others. What does that look like in your family? I'm not sure, but you can talk about it today. How can you give to someone else from what God has given you? The book of Acts reminds us of Jesus' words about a giving attitude. Acts 20:35b "...remembering the words of Jesus himself, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'"
Family Discussion Points!
Name some things God has given your family that you can share with others - don't forget to mention His love. We can all share love!
Everyone tell your family members about a gift you got that was very special.
Discuss ways to give individually or as a family to others around you - think simple things like kind words, raking leaves, doing dishes or laundry, etc. as well as a special project you may come up with.
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