November is probably my favorite month!
A few reasons I love this month is I had 2 beautiful baby boys in November. Texas heat turns into cooler weather. Not to mention, everyone around us is so much more giving and thankful this month.
Every year, I try to do the 30 Day Giving Challenge.
I start off with good intentions but 30 days for me is hard. Instead of beating up myself because I forget, I am good with once a week for a month. But, that is ME! Please challenge yourself to as many days as you can give! Seriously, I probably do the 30 days, ok in reality it is really 365 days, I am a Mom and Moms give their entire lives away when they have a child. Lol!
My life is truly all about giving, I wouldn’t have it any other way. One day when I see Jesus face to face – I want Him to recognize His-self in me. He truly is all about giving!
But, during this month it is about being intentional. And for me and my home – it is about giving with intent – just to bless others. I want my kids to do most of it in secret – just for the sake of being KIND and LOVING OTHERS, like Christ.
You might be saying: “But, I have no money…what can I give?”
So glad you asked!
Gifts that Don’t Cost Money:
- A kind word. When is the last time you told your Postman or Pastor that you appreciate them?
- Instead of saving leftovers, bless your neighbors with dinner.
- Rake leaves for a friend. Have the entire family do it without getting caught.
- Write with lipstick on the bathroom mirror that you LOVE your husband.
I guess you could only wear that same lipstick to bed. Did I say that? This is a G rated blog?!
Hey, we do have 5 kids – give me some slack. Lol! - Call a Grandparent and have a kid sing them a song or have them read a book.
- Babysit for a young couple who might need a nap or a date night.
- Play a game with your kids just for fun.
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There are so many things a person can give. The 30 Day Challenge has a Pinterest Board just for giving ideas! Feel free to check it out! The ideas on there are great and super easy. Most of them don’t cost a lot and really will bless others.
Teaching my kids to give and they will never be able to out-give God has truly blessed my heart more than any other fundamental Mom task I have ever had. Seeing them give to others brings so much joy and is better than Christmas morning.
If no one has told you lately – YOU really are loved! I pray that God blesses you this month to His Awesome Glory!
Blessings to you! You are loved!
