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Galatians 6:9-10  NLT

So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up. Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone—especially to those in the family of faith.

 

So many things come to mind when we talk about “doing good”.  Some people leave their wealth to bless people in need.  They do great things and are making a difference.  Other people just walk across the street or down the hall to serve some one in need.  All are making a difference in the lives of others.

 

What really connects people and what really makes a difference is what the verse above says to us.  It doesn’t matter is where we come from or what we have, but what matters is using what we have to be a blessing.  

 

It might be our selfish desires or us being driven by motives for wrong reasons.  On the other we can serve for with the right notices and right reasons.  Scripture is clear that when we are blessed and have the ability to help others we should step up to serve.

 

Open the possibilities for blessing and rewards by serving for the right reasons.  Do something for someone that can never repay you.  Do what is out of character for those who are seeking to get something out of what they are doing.  Do something for someone who doesn’t expect your kindness.  Do something for someone with no strings attached.

 

You don’t have to fly across the planet to serve.  Look next door, where you live.  Someone near you deserves your best, your kindness and the goodness of God through you.  It takes no money, no resources and even no planning to be kind.  Start there. Start here.  Reap the benefits of doing good.

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