We love to December. My birthday is the 21st and Rob’s is the 22nd, so December becomes a month long celebration of birthday’s. In 2011 we decided we wanted to spend the month giving to others. We would give money, time, material possessions and discipleship.
Our church helped launch the idea with their annual: Be Rich campaign. In 2010 we read Luke 18:22 and took it to heart. We sold material possessions and did a loan through World Visions micro loan program. It felt great to read God’s word and obey as a family. In 2011 we ran into another verse that prompted our mission for December. 1 Timothy 6:18 tells us to do good and be rich in good deeds, be generous and be willing to share. I think that pretty much says it all, with that said our family had it’s assignment plain and simple.
Everyone was very excited to participate in the month long project. We were always on the lookout for ways to give of what we had as well as purchasing for others. Our family was very glad to have done it and we feel privileged to have the opportunity to give of the bounty that God provides for us.
We pray that others will be encouraged by what we do and participate in some way with their families. Let us know what you do in December, who knows you may inspire our next family project.
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