As we look around the world today we realize we have been given a lot. Even for those who are struggling, we wake up each morning, get out of a soft toasty bed, and stumble off to wash up and dress, maybe grab a cup of coffee or tea. We do all that without thinking about it, and sometimes without even giving thanks that God has graced us with another day.
Stop for a moment and think about all those who wake up each morning without—without a roof over their head, without a bed or blanket, without running water or a second set of clothes, without electricity or food. What about those who physically can’t get out of bed. And these people are not only in far away countries such as Haiti, they are right here in our own backyard.
Not only are our neighbors in need of our financial help, we need to think of other ways we can share our time and talents with others. What random acts of kindness can you spread upon your little corner of God’s great earth this Lenten season?
A dinner casserole to a stressed neighbor, helping a neighbor with the snow, our time, visiting with a lonely neighbor, what talents can you share with your Church family? Our neighbors here on LI? Can you make someone’s life just a little easier or brighter?
Everyone can do this one—give your smile away to a total stranger, you you’ll be surprised how much you’ll get in return.
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