Bought pizza for the people at work one night.
Gave a free concert ticket to 2 friends of mine so they could enjoy!
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Random Acts
On November 7 at "Which Wich" in Athens, GA shortly before the UGA game. While my wife and I waited for our sandwiches I watched the line and prayed for whom I should buy lunch for. I noticed two young guys, appeared to be brothers, and paid for them before they could pay for themselves. They were caught off guard but quite appreciative.
Random Acts
Our neighbor was diagnosed with cancer this past summer and during the treatment process, her husband abandoned her and moved out. He owns a landscaping company, so their yard boasts of MANY beautiful trees. In the fall, however, these trees produce a gazillion leaves. So our family purchased a bunch of bags and raked and bagged leaves for 3 hours to serve her. She came half way through our surprise to find leaf mountains scattered across her yard. I thought her jaw was going to fall off as she rolled down the window and exclaimed, "What on earth are you people doing!?!"
Not only were we able to serve her in a very practical way, but we also got to connect, chat, and encourage her as we worked. We were also so grateful to work alongside our children as we modeled a servants heart for them. It was quite the workout physically, but the spiritual impact Christ left behind seemed invaluable.
As an extra bonus, it was really fun to see what an impact 'one small act of kindness' made on the entire neighborhood. For the next week, many 'strangers' stopped their cars in the middle of the street to ask if we'd be their neighbors. Most of the time, their reaction was 'priceless' as we were able to explain that our family had been praying about kind things to do for our community and that leaf raking was one item on the list.
When God laid it on our hearts to rake the neighbors leaves, our initial reaction felt like God was asking us to build an ark. But glory to Him, on this day we heard and listened, and we were truly blessed to see how Christ impacted our entire neighborhood through some leaves.
Not only were we able to serve her in a very practical way, but we also got to connect, chat, and encourage her as we worked. We were also so grateful to work alongside our children as we modeled a servants heart for them. It was quite the workout physically, but the spiritual impact Christ left behind seemed invaluable.
As an extra bonus, it was really fun to see what an impact 'one small act of kindness' made on the entire neighborhood. For the next week, many 'strangers' stopped their cars in the middle of the street to ask if we'd be their neighbors. Most of the time, their reaction was 'priceless' as we were able to explain that our family had been praying about kind things to do for our community and that leaf raking was one item on the list.
When God laid it on our hearts to rake the neighbors leaves, our initial reaction felt like God was asking us to build an ark. But glory to Him, on this day we heard and listened, and we were truly blessed to see how Christ impacted our entire neighborhood through some leaves.
Random Acts
We thought this was pretty funny...my husband saw a homeless man riding his bike with all of his signs- you know, the "will work for food". My husband pulled through a drive-thru and bought the man a meal. When he pulled up beside the man to give it to him- the man refused! He said "You don't want something to eat?" and the man just waved him off. I mean- how bad for you is this food if hungry people are refusing it?
Random Acts
I feel a bit silly about the way this randonm act unfolded but I have since remembered how important it is to laugh at yourself some days too.
I went to quiktrip and was waiting to pay for fuel when a gentleman went up to the other side of the register and paid $5. I looked outside and noticed he had a larger, older car and $5 wasn't going to get very far. As soon as he left out the door I asked the cashier to make his $15. The cashier questioned me on it and I just said sometimes every one needs a random act of kindness. I did not have any cards yet.
well, I paid for my $20 of fuel and went out the door. trying to watch the man's reaction at his pump but trying not to be noticed either. I could hear him grumbling from three pumps away-- "I said$5, gr gr (expletive)" and he stomped back inside to correct the cashier. I rounded the corner to leave and saw the excitement in his face as he ran to his car to tell his (wife?) what had happened and he started pumping fuel again.
It wasn't until 4 or 5 miles later that I realized that I, in my my flurry to go unnoticed, I drove off without pumping any into my car.
I called back to the store and asked the cashier to allow the next person to pump the $20 I had paid for myself. He asked me if I was sure and I just had to admit that sometimes you think giving a certain amount is enough but God wants you to give even more.
:) Made my day.
Random Acts
I work for an ad agency and in our office, there are three account executives who support the work of the account supervisors. I used to directly supervise the executives, but for the past year I have been in a role in which we don't really work together. However, I regularly seek ways to help them grow in their knowledge and speak words of encouragement to them.
Last week, I took these three folks out to lunch. They were curious as to what "the catch" was (which is funny because this isn't the first time I have done this). Anyhow, I said there was no catch. I explained that the work of the people they support is not possible without them and that I remember from the past how much they enrich the work experience of those they support. I thought it was important to remind them of this because their current supervisors aren't really intentional about telling them how good they are.
One of the executives was especially responsive to this act of kindness. He said, "You know, thank you so much for saying that. We need to hear that sometimes. It is nice to know that we are appreciated."
I just thought about how important it is to speak life into people. There is so much negativity in our business that can bring discouragement.
2 Corinthians 2:14-16
14But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of him. 15For we are to God the aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing. 16To the one we are the smell of death; to the other, the fragrance of life. And who is equal to such a task? 17Unlike so many, we do not peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God with sincerity, like men sent from God.
Last week, I took these three folks out to lunch. They were curious as to what "the catch" was (which is funny because this isn't the first time I have done this). Anyhow, I said there was no catch. I explained that the work of the people they support is not possible without them and that I remember from the past how much they enrich the work experience of those they support. I thought it was important to remind them of this because their current supervisors aren't really intentional about telling them how good they are.
One of the executives was especially responsive to this act of kindness. He said, "You know, thank you so much for saying that. We need to hear that sometimes. It is nice to know that we are appreciated."
I just thought about how important it is to speak life into people. There is so much negativity in our business that can bring discouragement.
2 Corinthians 2:14-16
14But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of him. 15For we are to God the aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing. 16To the one we are the smell of death; to the other, the fragrance of life. And who is equal to such a task? 17Unlike so many, we do not peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God with sincerity, like men sent from God.
Random Acts
I went to a corn maze in North Georgia and while it may be out of the community, I was allowed the chance to give away 2 kindness cards. Right before we we're about to leave, I looked down and noticed a cell phone that was on the ground. I picked it up and noticed the number calling was called "mom" and knew that someone had lost their phone. I answered the phone and this lady sounded relieved that she finally got a response. I told her who I was and that I had found the cell phone on the ground and that I would wait there until her daughter came back to pick it up. After a few minutes the group I was with decided to leave the phone at the main desk with the people who we're running the attraction. As we we're leaving a bus of people got off and a hurried woman rushed to the desk and I asked her, "did you lose your phone?". She said "No, but one of the girls I am with did." So I told her the name of the girl who lost the phone and she said that that was the girl and I told her where the phone was and she got it. Them my friend told me that I should give her a kindness card and I remembered them in my pocket and gave that lady one and an extra one to give to the girl who was the owner of the phone.
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