Blessings are Contagious

Dear Friends,

 

1 John 3 New Living Translation (NLT) Dear children, let’s not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions.

blessingsBlessings are contagious. Recently, a lady we know was standing in line at a Family Christian Book Store behind a seven year old girl who was proudly holding a bright green bible with big pink flowers. “I’ll bet you are getting that engraved with pink letters,” the lady said. The girl smiled brightly and moved toward the checkout where a young man was assisting customers.

The lady was purchasing a large number of items, so she started searching in her purse for a coupon. Not finding one, she decided to just pay full price, since most of the proceeds go to charity anyway.

“I noticed that you were looking for a coupon; I have an extra,” the girls’ mother said.

“Thanks! That will be great. May I treat your daughter to her new Bible?

“That OK. A hug and a thank you is plenty.”

As they hugged, the young man behind the counter exclaimed with laughter, “I wish we could get a video of this – two people trying to “out-bless” each other. The world needs to see more of this.”

In the book Charging the Human Battery by Marc Anderson, we read:

“And then some … These three little words are the secret to success. They are the difference between average people and top people in most companies. The top people always do what is expected … and then some. They are thoughtful of others; they are considerate and kind … and then some. They meet their responsibilities fairly and squarely … and then some. They are good friends and helpful neighbors … and then some. They can be counted on in an emergency … and then some. I am thankful for people like this, for they make the world a better place. Their spirit of service is summed up in these three little words … And then some.”

Prayer for the week: Dear Heavenly Father, blessings are contagious. Help me to be a carrier of your love – doing what you expect … and then some.

Blessings … and then some,

Your Friends in Christ

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My wife Bonnie has gone home to be with the Lord. She was the inspiration, the editor, and the heart of this blog. In her absence, with the guidance of the Holy Spirit, I hope to share inspirational material from a variety of sources. Of course, my ultimate source is God's Word.

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