It’s that time of year again. The hustle and bustle, go here and get that. It seems we barely have time for ourselves let alone blessing those around us. Well 2 years ago at a moms ministry I used to attend they gave us some amazingly simple ideas to bless others. This one in particular has taken off in our family.
The concept is simple, the outcome everlasting. The idea is that after you have finished your shopping you simply have your child (or yourself) ask the check out cashier “what is your favorite candy bar?”. Some respond confused, some assume it’s going to be for your little ones to try, but all are amazed when at the end of your transaction, a little hand reaches the bar back to them and tells them “Jesus Loves You”... or “have a blessed day”...
I can honestly say over the past two years my children do this almost every time we check out at a store. I say this not to brag on my family for I will be the first one to tell you their is nothing good in us apart from Jesus. But to share that the act of giving is contagious. The love they see in the receivers eyes has such a powerful impact that my kiddos can’t get enough. And just recently, my 3 year old on his own, got to share in this beautiful act and be a part of our candy bar missions. I encourage you to give it a try!
Lord Jesus I thank you for all the ladies reading this blog and pray you bless them abundantly. Lord please use our lives to be witnesses to those around us and allow us to bless someone else's life today because you first blessed us. In the beautiful mighty name of Jesus I pray. Amen!
Matthew 25:40
"The King will reply, 'Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.'
By Fran Maynard
