By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills
The Tuesday after Thanksgiving is National Day of Giving for many charities in the USA and the world. Perhaps you refer to the day as Giving Hope Day, Celebrate Generosity Day, or Day of Giving. In the USA, we’ve just celebrated a feast of thankfulness for God’s blessings. We pray for God to smile on us and give us wisdom and insight into the needs of others. The prayers of many have paved the way for us to continue the blessings by contributing to our choice of many worthy charities.
Some commemorate the day by supporting churches with gifts over and above our tithes. But the gifting doesn’t stop there, especially if our hearts are bent on supporting organizations that have ministered to us or our loved ones.
The inspiration of generosity has spread globally with a Giving Tuesday theme. The mission is to share our talents, time, and monetary gifts for the betterment of others.
“GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Since then, it has grown into a year-round global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.”
What is Giving Tuesday (and Why it Matters)? offers an informative way for all of us to look at the world with fresh eyes. “In a fast-paced world where it’s easy to get caught up in our day-to-day lives, Giving Tuesday allows us to take a step back and make a collective (and incredible) impact.”
What an incredible way to show the beginning of the Christmas season more meaningful by giving to those in need and to organizations that have a mission to help others. Your gift may be once a year or become a weekly part of your life. Peace on Earth Good Will to Men says stepping out of our comfort zone to ensure others have an opportunity to better their lives and in turn return the kindness.
How do you support Giving Tuesday through your time, talents, and treasures?
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Lots of ways for us to give Ms. DiAnn. One that almost everyone can do is to give our time in service to others. God’s blessings ma’am.
J.D., and time is often the hardest to give – and often matters the most.
I always like to give as a birthday gift for Jesus, after all it’s His birthday. Happy Birthday Jesus!!
Gail, I love that thought – and it’s so very true.
I will be making a contribution this week to Samaritan’s Purse for the National Day of Giving. They do so much good in this hurting world.
Blessings, DiAnn!
Martha, I agree. We can’t out-give Jesus, but we can give to worthy organizations.
God gave us His perfect gift and shows us how important giving is. We can never outtgive His generosity and blessings.
Barbara, I feel the same way. Thanks!
GOD has been faithful to me even on a fixed income. HE has blessed me richly & I have been able to support my church, missionaries, & local charities like LAVIE(a pregnancy crisis center). HE is still providing, year after year! PRAISE HIM, praise him, GOD is GOOD!! Thank you for encouraging GIVING-there is no greater blessing!!
Melissa, I appreciate your giving heart. May God bless you for reaching out to others in need.
Sadly, I have no money, so all I can do is smile.
Beth, a smile can chase away sadness, offer hope, kindness, friendship, and unconditional love. Your smile is worth far more than a large bank account.