Helping Others Helps You - Day 251

Helping Others Helps You
Day 251

Nancy, whose husband died, says, "It's a slow process of actually getting back into the swing. It will never be the same as it was before, and you have got to accept that.

"But there are so many things that the Lord opens up to the person who is open to receive it that the sadness will go into the background a little bit. When you help others, you forget about yourself."

What can you do to help another person today? Brainstorm some ideas on a piece of paper. Here are some suggestions: baking, watching children, doing minor home repairs, vising a local rest home, helping at an animal shelter, preparing a meal for a sick or busy mother, or helping teachers and students at a local school. Who could use your helping hand?

God has blessed you with a particular gift. It may not be any of those listed above, but be assured that you do have a gift that is meant to be used to help others.

"Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms" (1 Peter 4:10).

Holy God, make it clear to me what my special gift is. Show me how I can use this gift to help another person. Amen.