Hey #JustWrite!! After last month's discussion on giving and blessings, the conversation continues with this month's book club read, "I Like Giving: The Transforming Power of a Generous Life' by author, Brad Formsma. The choice to live a generous life brings forth change within a person which leads to a change within the world. It is a beautiful notion to have the intention to give without it feeling like an obligation. Many of us are aware of what needs to change but may not have the desire to put forth the action. This book provides a guide on how to create a lifestyle of giving with the following tips and topics:
• Giving—something you get to do, not something you’ve got to do.• How to raise kids with a sensitivity to others’ needs.
• You don’t have to be a millionaire to make a difference.
• Practical ideas for giving to people around you every day.
The main focus is to remember that it is all about experiencing the joy of giving and that we all have something significant to give. Despite what the media may show or tell you, giving goes beyond the materialism and monetary examples. Giving can be in the form of a listening ear, an embrace, or a person's time. As believers, we know the greatest act of giving was Christ's selfless love of dying on the cross to save us from our sins.
In what ways will you show up this week, this month, and the rest of the year in giving? Whatever choice you decide to make, do it from a place of intentionality and willingness and not grudgingly. Be on the lookout for this month's book club discussion on October 25 at 6pm.
Remember, we are coming upon the season of giving in the next two months, may we all find joy and peace in the ways we give.
In His service,
Lequvia Ousley
