During Advent, we have a special opportunity to extend the generous spirit of Christ to those around us.
Oftentimes as Christmas approaches, the world can become filled with stress and anxiety because of its preoccupation with shopping and cooking and planning and traveling and… well, you get it.
As Christians, we have the opportunity to bring the peace of Advent into the world, through small acts of charity and kindness toward our neighbors. For many, it's easy to show love to family and friends, but sometimes more difficult with strangers.
Challenge: Extend Generosity to Neighbors
Pick one or two of the following ideas that you will commit to:
- Pay for someone’s morning coffee
- Reach out to someone new at church
- Give a thoughtful compliment to a stranger
- Make an extra donation to your church’s collection
- Invite a neighbor to attend church with you and your family
- Offer to help your neighbor put up their Christmas decorations
- Make care packages that you can pass out to the homeless and needy
- Make a plate of cookies and deliver them to one of your neighbors
- When you go shopping, pick up extra food or clothes that you can drop off at your local church, food bank, or shelter
Feel free to reply with the number(s) you are choosing if you'd like to share!
“For the whole law is fulfilled in one statement, namely, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’”