Unexpected Blessings

Do not withhold good from those who deserve it when it's in your power to help them. - Proverbs 3:27

I have noticed a number of TV shows that do a great job of surprising people with unexpected gifts and events. You have all seen them. Maybe you have done that for someone as well. Can you see the look on their faces? We delight in their joy, and become part of the excitment, don't we?

Now I am going to ask, does it have to always be a big thing? A few weeks ago, my daughter, Bethany, took it upon herself to have 28 random acts of kindness. Here is the link to that work.

jbeo.blogspot.com/2012/01/28-smiles.html

The thing that impressed me most about this was that she didn't know the people that were getting the blessing in most cases and expected nothing in return, in all cases. As we think about how God shares and blesses us everyday, let's use the example from Him and honestly Bethany to do this on a daily basis. No matter the past, no matter the present and no matter the future, of this blessing and your relationship with that person, I believe that God is calling us to do this work far more often than we do! (intersting side note - it is a humbling experience as a parent when you realize your kids have much to teach you!)

Dear God, I realize that with you in my life, I have the power to encourage my brother and sister. I know that I also have the power to discourage people simply by withholding good things or kind words. Help me to look for opportunites today to delight someone with an unexpected blessing! Thank you for the chance to participate in showing your goodness to each person you place in my path. In Jesus' name, Amen.