First try - not so successful. But I have learnt a lot going forward. Mostly particular to my own family situation though!
The plan:
1. Inserting $5 notes into the library books I have to return with a little note saying 'you have been blessed!' Will get Little B to draw something on the note
This went pretty well to start off with. I got out $20 from the ATM all in preparation to give it away. Downside. ATM only gives out $20 notes. Never mind, I thought I will exchange it with a retailer before we go. Well that was where the plan didn't go so well. I did not exchange it. So when it came time to give the library books back there was no blessing money :-( There was however a note, and a beautifully drawn picture by Little B who has just learnt how to use crayons so was VERY excited to partake.
At least we had some success in this. It was really easy to do and part of our normal day. The lesson is to keep cash in the house a little more. I am thinking about making a 'blessing jar' for us to put our change in so we always have a few dollars on hand for when the time arises. I even have the perfect jar on hand!
2 Having cash on hand to pay for someone's meal at the home show
Brilliant and simple idea this one. There were really long queues at the home show for food so it would have been a good opportunity to bless someone as I am sure they would have been frustrated to have waited so long. Except I had a screaming Little B unwilling to partake in any queuing, walking, standing, waiting anything really that I wanted to do.
I guess some days I need to realise it is ok not to complete everything. I have to remember that it is the thought and having the right heart that counts. God gives us opportunities to serve and perhaps for me there were not opportunities at the home show and that is ok. If there was, sorry God for not seeking your will more.
3 Buy a hot drink for a vendor who is working
See point 2!!!!!
Totally keen to start the blessings jar. I think that will help empower us and prevent any reluctance or pitiful excuses in the future! Off to find some fun printables to decorate and get hubby on board. I am always stealing his change so should be sweet!
The plan:
1. Inserting $5 notes into the library books I have to return with a little note saying 'you have been blessed!' Will get Little B to draw something on the note
This went pretty well to start off with. I got out $20 from the ATM all in preparation to give it away. Downside. ATM only gives out $20 notes. Never mind, I thought I will exchange it with a retailer before we go. Well that was where the plan didn't go so well. I did not exchange it. So when it came time to give the library books back there was no blessing money :-( There was however a note, and a beautifully drawn picture by Little B who has just learnt how to use crayons so was VERY excited to partake.
At least we had some success in this. It was really easy to do and part of our normal day. The lesson is to keep cash in the house a little more. I am thinking about making a 'blessing jar' for us to put our change in so we always have a few dollars on hand for when the time arises. I even have the perfect jar on hand!
2 Having cash on hand to pay for someone's meal at the home show
Brilliant and simple idea this one. There were really long queues at the home show for food so it would have been a good opportunity to bless someone as I am sure they would have been frustrated to have waited so long. Except I had a screaming Little B unwilling to partake in any queuing, walking, standing, waiting anything really that I wanted to do.
I guess some days I need to realise it is ok not to complete everything. I have to remember that it is the thought and having the right heart that counts. God gives us opportunities to serve and perhaps for me there were not opportunities at the home show and that is ok. If there was, sorry God for not seeking your will more.
3 Buy a hot drink for a vendor who is working
See point 2!!!!!
Where to next?
Next month I am looking at making some old school friendship bracelets with my youth group girls. There is a possibility there that where we decide to gift them to we could also do our monthly service.Totally keen to start the blessings jar. I think that will help empower us and prevent any reluctance or pitiful excuses in the future! Off to find some fun printables to decorate and get hubby on board. I am always stealing his change so should be sweet!
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