There is something about blessing others by serving them that causes one’s-self to be blessed. Yesterday at the church’s Thanksgiving meal, which we served at the community center, we experienced that blessing. To know that someone’s physical needs have been met is good feeling, but there is much more to it than that. On another level, it is a much greater blessing to emotionally connect with someone you’re helping physically. It really doesn’t matter if you serve 1000 or if you serve just one person, it’s about connecting with others. Some of us experienced that on Thursday, even Anna, our six year-old, recognized that blessing; she made new friends. Unfortunately you deprive yourself of the blessings when you only financially support a ministry and do not allow yourself to engage personally. I say that realizing the financial support is sorely needed for every ministry; it's a key ingredient,but not only do others need you to personally engage, you have a need for you to connect with others. Want that warm, fuzzy feeling? You won’t get it on this Black Friday by shopping for bargains, even if you should find them. The blessing is waiting for you when you make the decision to allow yourself to personally connect with others.
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