STOP! And make a difference. { #GiveForward on #GivingTuesday}
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Thanks to everything being so commercial, there’s a day for everything…
Thanksgiving. Black Friday. Small Business Saturday. More shopping on Sunday (I’m sure someone will think of doing an extended Shopping Sunday soon!). Cyber Monday…
Everything has a day.
Considering we’re entering into a season of giving, it’s ironic that it’s all focused on the shopping.
May we step back from the shopping madness for a bit, refocus and take a look at our Facebook feeds for a second.
At least one post in twenty is filled with pain, a burden and a need.
There are two things you can do…scroll on through
or stop, pray and see if there’s a way you can help.
Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday…
the one day that deserves all the hype and shout-it-from-the-rooftops publicity that shopping days get.
It’s a day set apart to encourage people, families and establishments, to give to causes dear to their heart and to people in need.
Why Give?
Why Give?We put up our Christmas tree yesterday and at one point during the festivities I was reminded of several people our family is praying for. While we decorate our homes with giddy excitement, amidst carefree laughter and fun, there are many who’re in a cold, dreary hospital room fighting for their lives.
There are countless others who may be at home but who need to be making frequent trips in a week to get strong doses of chemo to help fight that horrid cancer.
Instead of getting another set of Christmas decorations, a few more toys for the kids or a bunch of Christmas things that really won’t make or break your lifestyle, would you consider using that money to bless a family that can use any donation you give?
GiveForward has pages filled with people who can use your donation…
families like Andrew Shah’s who can do so much with even your little.
This Giving Tuesday will you consider giving?
And may you find joy in knowing that your donation has helped save a life,
change a life,
and yes, make such a huge difference.
I enjoy this day. So nice to participate any time of yesr.
I will definitely be Paying Forward today! We are headed out shopping! Perfect time to spread some cheer.
I love the idea of this. I donated some food to the food pantry in my town a few weeks ago, but today, I will be sure to drop off some more.
I love days like today because it gives me a chance to stop and reflect on the reason for the season. We have so many things to be thankful for.
We try to help others. Last week we bought $5 gift cards for a coffee shop on the city’s circle and I let me son walk around and hand them out.
This is a nice change to all the shopping related days this week! I love when there are occasions celebrated to helping others.
This year I gave to an old high school friend who is raising money to pay for his kidney transplant. He has Type 1 Diabetes and his kidneys are beginning to fail.
You know I never realized how commercial it truly has become. I guess I’m just used to it now.
This is a great post. I’m always saddened when I hear people say they have nothing to give. I used to say that, and then I realized that after I said it, I went and spent money on something I really didn’t need. Now, I look for ways to give. It’s just a good thing to do.
I love Giving Tuesday. Is nice to have something like this to look forward to instead of activities that tear us away from the reason for the season.
We give on Giving Tuesday, and try to give all throughout the year, too.
Giving Tuesday is such a nice reminder for the season! Thanks for making it stand out!
Giving Tuesday is great! It really is a shame that it doesn’t seem to get as much attention as Friday and Monday do.
I love seeing so much buzz today about this – you are so right, there’s a day for everything, let’s put strong focuses on ones that give back!
I love hearing about people give forward and help others today. I’m not seeing a ton of talk about it on Facebook though, which is odd. Open a door for someone, buy someone’s coffee, hold the door open for someone, all simple things that could really make someone smile. We don’t know what everyone is going through, so even the smallest gesture can be appreciated.
We participate in give forward and pay it forward events quite often. Random acts of kindness are amazing.
I love giving Tuesday and I love that I live in a place where there is a a giving Tuesday to participate in.
This time of year really is a great time to reflect and give to others in need! So cool to participate in giving Tuesday!
Giving Tuesday is a great idea. We always donate to our local food bank. This year i think we will volunteer as well.
This is such a great initiative. Giving back is so important. Thanks for sharing this.
I try to live each day like it is a giving day. I always try to do what i can for people.
What a great reminder to do for others. I love that people are doing this. Thanks for sharing
I think giving makes me much happier than receiving this time of year or anytime throughout the year. I love putting smiles on the faces of those I love and those I’ve never met.
I love the concept of giving Tuesday. Hope it continues to grow until it is just as big as Black Friday.
Its so nice to take a day away from all the commercialism and just focus on giving back for one day. I love they set up today to draw focus to a much better cause.
Giving Tuesday definitely reminded me to help other in need. I’ve been introduced to some great charities too!
It’s great that there is a Giving Tuesday. We all need reminders every now and then to help others that are less fortunate.
We truly love giving it forward. Thanks for this amazing post to inspire us to keep on giving.
Giving forward is a wonderful thing! I love getting the kids involved.
This time of year is exhausting with all of the consumerism. It almost takes the fun out of the season! Thanks for the reminder of giving Tuesday!
This is a full week of “named” days. I love the idea of giving Tuesday.
I love that last quote. I also love the concept behind the day. Any excuse to make a positive difference is a good one.
Great idea! More people need to focus on giving over receiving. The world would be a happier place.
Giving back is always great especially this time of the year. there are so many people who need the love of Jesus and perfect season for that
Beautiful post….we all need this sort of nudge to remind us of how blessed we are….we get stressed with Christmas shopping, Christmas related events and forget the real reason to the season…y9ur moving post has put things in perspective… all of us has have what it takes to be a blessing to the less fortunate than us…