Blessings are Contagious

Dear Friendss,

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

Blessings 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