In earlier times, before telemarketing, people would come to our front doors and solicit for a good cause. It became a standing line in our culture to avoid giving that we would say, "I gave at the office". There were times that it was true as many companies did, and still do, run campaigns for charities like Easter Seals, United Way,or The Red Cross and their blood drives, etc. So, it is true that we can say, "I gave at the office". The question is, are we giving enough at the office? What I mean is, are we giving enough of ourselves to others? We have all known people who give way more of themselves to others and they do so almost sacrificially and they become known for being the most giving of all. One of the greatest gifts we have is our time. The impact that can be made by giving a few minutes, or an hour, to someone who needs advice, help, or support can be multiplicative. What we think is nothing can be something tremendous and potentially life-changing to someone else. We can also give of our talents. What we can do to help along someone else with our talents is also so important. And of course, we have our treasures to give back. Our tenth that we should tithe to our church is the right place to start if we are wondering how to honor God for what He has given us. When we give of ourselves and what we have not only will others want to follow that example but God will bless. We read in Deuteronomy 15:10, "Give freely without begrudging it, and the Lord your God will bless you in everything you do." How can we become more of a giver that does so without thinking, much less begrudgingly? We can start today by giving a little more of our time, giving a little more of our talents and giving a little more of our treasures. May giving become a habit in all of us!
Reference: Deuteronomy 15:10 (New Living Testament)
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