Tag: Christian morals

Why Volunteering Is Essential For Fulfilling Christian Goals

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Did you know that giving to charity can assist you with any goal have?

I know it sounds odd. But let us take a close look at this verse.

“Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” (Luke 6 38)

This beautifully encapsulates the essence of giving.

When you give, you receive. God blesses you for your good decisions.

He assists you in the areas that you need assistance.

If you want loving and fulfilling relationships, He will support you.

If you want personal growth and development, He will support you.

And if you want to step away from work early and spend time with your grandchildren, He will support you with that goal as well.

However, some folks hesitate to give to charity because they cannot afford it.

And that is understandable. Especially with everything that’s going on lately.

But charitable giving doesn’t simply mean helping others financially.

There are endless ways to support the less fortunate.

One of the most impactful ways you can give is by donating your time, skills, and compassion through volunteering.

By dedicating your hours to serve others in need, you become a living testament of God’s love and kindness.

Proverbs 11:25 says “A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.”

Volunteering allows us to enrich our own experiences as we enrich the experiences of others.

It unlocks doors for personal growth and the development of meaningful relationships.

It even shows us different perspectives that can bring about a greater appreciation of our own circumstances.

You can volunteer in various capacities.

Perhaps tutoring children in your community, assisting in local food banks, participating in community clean-up drives, or even providing companionship to the elderly.

Each deed of service, no matter how small, brings you closer to God.

Remember, it’s not always about what you give, but about the heart and the intent behind it.

As we follow Jesus’ footsteps in service to others, we inch closer to His teachings and invite abundant blessings into our own journeys.

So let us embrace charitable giving. In any way we can.

God Bless

Happy St. Patrick’s Day & How To Make Sure You Listen When God Speaks To You

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Someone once asked me, “I have reached out to God so many times but didn’t ever hear back from Him. Doesn’t He want to talk to me?”

This heart-wrenching question is not uncommon. Especially during the trying times we are currently going through.

When we find ourselves in the midst of storms, it’s natural to yearn for a clear, reassuring voice from above. A voice that would calm our troubled hearts and affirm that we are not alone.

I want to assure you that God does indeed hear you.

And he does more than that. He always responds.

But His responses might not be what we expect. 

He often communicates through subtle hints. Seemingly insignificant events that nudge us in the right direction.

These are the instances that we often overlook, dismiss as mere coincidence, or perhaps fail to acknowledge in our quest for more evident signs of His presence. 

The buddy who reaches out just when we’re feeling low.

The unexpected resolution to a lingering pain.

The gentle, comforting breeze on a particularly challenging day.

These are God’s whispers, His silent assurances that He is with us, guiding and protecting us.

The key to noticing these instances is developing a heightened sense of awareness.

Amid the noise and commotion of our experiences, it requires us to quieten our minds and attune our hearts to the subtleties of His divine orchestration. 

It’s about recognizing His voice in the silence, His presence in the solitude, His guidance in the seemingly mundane.

I encourage you to pause, breathe, and keenly observe the world around you.

Look for these subtle indications of His presence.

They might be unassuming and easy to overlook, but they are there, waiting to be found, affirming His guidance and love.

God’s communication often comes in the softest of whispers, rather than in roaring thunders.

So keep reaching out to Him. 

And as you do, listen intently. His answer may be subtly disguised in the happenings of your daily experiences.

God is indeed always speaking. The question is,

Are we listening?