Giving Tuesday: What do I have to give?

#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving which is annually celebrated on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Giving Tuesday launches the beginning of the charitable giving season.

Occurring immediately after two days focusing on self-gratification & consumerism, Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday offers the opportunity to refocus on what is really important: fulfilling the Great Command to love our neighbors as ourselves.

Often we think we don't have anything to give.  Our skills, talents, abilities, and resources seem so limited and we don't see that we have anything to offer which would benefit someone else.  Nothing could be further from the truth. 

The Bible tells us that every member of the Body of Christ is uniquely designed and equipped to serve the entire Body. (1 Cor. 12) In fact, each member is needed for the Body to function effectively.  If you are a Christ-follower, you are a member of the Body of Christ and have a role to play in bringing about the kingdom of God on earth.  Each of us was created by a divine plan with a divine purpose.  Discovering and fulfilling this purpose is what gives meaning and joy to life.

So what do you have to give? 

Please take some time this weekend to not only be grateful for what you have been given, but to think about how God is calling you to share your gifts with others.  You will not regret it.