Encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone.
1 Thessalonians 5:14
Okay, I’m going to talk about Tom Cruise a little bit, so bear with me. I once dubbed Tom the greatest actor to ever grace a screen, but what I loved most about him was what he did off-screen and here are a few examples:
^ Zac Efron said that Tom taught him to ride a bike. Tom has to find time to do that.
^ Tom never forgets birthdays.
^ Billy Wilder was some sort of legendary director. There’s a long story in there, but to make it short, Tom would just listen to his stories and write him notes. When Billy passed away in 2002, Tom was at the memorial and he let everyone know how much he loved Billy.Β
^ Another boy was supposed to be the kid set to steal the show inΒ Jerry Maguire, but he eventually left and Jonathan Lipnicki replaced him. A few weeks later, the boy’s mom calls Cameron Crowe (the director) to tell him to thank Tom for helping her son transition back to his normal life by sending letters and gifts. Crowe couldn’t get over why Tom didn’t tell everyone, but there was no need to shout a good deed from the rooftop.Β
What’s the moral of some of those stories? You don’t always need money to help someone. Sometimes, all someone might need is a listening ear or a word of advice or even a little bit of your time. Your thoughtfulness. And what if it’s money? If you’re being led to help someone by giving them money, do not selfishly give to feel better about yourself for we should give without sparing (Proverbs 21:26) while delighting in the Lord (Psalm 37:4).Β
Some of us are only willing to help someone in need when a reward is involved (Matthew 6:2), but our giving shouldn’t be advertised on a billboard (Matthew 6:4) as it’s supposed to be a thanksgiving to God (2 Corinthians 9:11).
Today’s Reflection
We do not always know what someone may need but do not assume that it’s always money. Ask God for help to give wisely.Β
Great examples of giving selflessly. I was just thinking today about how to help others that didn’t just mean giving money, so reading this post was very timely for me–thanks for sharing Diana π
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I am happy to hear this, Crystal. Bless God for that. He always know what we need and provides it in the right timing. π
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Good deeds should be from one heart to another. No need to advertise it.
Bless people and the blessings return tenfold.
That is the power of his love.
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Amen, Andrew!
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So true. Sometime time and empathyβ is all that is required
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And you’re right, my friend!
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Not always indeed, money canβt fix everything. When the money is gone, a faithful heart will be what they will cherish!
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Amen and that’s why we should always give from the heart.
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Absolutely, blessings!
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Amen thank you Lord! This teaches us how to give more like God does. Give with love. Give with intent. Give with eternity in mind as Pas Clarke in service a few weeks ago. I was blessed by this post. Glory to God! Blessings & grace! Love the new conclusion banner strip π
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Yes! Amen! When we give from the heart it’s a beautiful blessing and it makes us joyful. Yes, all for His glory! Thank you, chica. I’ve recreate almost all of the banners. π
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Amen! It sure is and it sure does! β€ π …Amen forever! … Most welcome! I noticed that! Job well done!
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All thanks and glory to God for His guidance! π
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Amen!!!!
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AMEN.
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Yes!
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It was nice to hear such positive news today! this was awesome
and sounds like Tom does small deeds that have a rippling effect
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Thanks for visiting and reading, Yvette! The small deeds are always the best and most memorable.
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