Everyone should give whatever they have decided in their heart. They shouldn’t give with hesitation or because of pressure. God loves a cheerful giver.
For God loves a cheerful giver. Being a cheerful giver isn't just about money; it's also about being thankful in giving our time and service. When I think of being a cheerful giver, I think of two halves to complete a circle. The first half is thankfulness, and the second half is gratitude. This might seem like splitting hairs. Maybe you're thinking, thankful and grateful are the same thing! For me, thankfulness is in my words; gratitude is in my actions. I believe gratitude is the better part of the circle.
Men, especially, try to fill a void in our hearts, usually with some type of vice. In my personal experience, it's not until we serve others that we fill that void. Most of the time, when serving others, we don't know the full impact on those around us. I see the impact every day in Honey Dudes. Honey Dudes provides a helping hand to widows, single mothers, and wives of our brave, deployed soldiers. Whether it is simply cleaning up a yard, trimming trees or changing light bulbs, we are the helping hands of Christ in the form of volunteer men willing to offer their time to provide help. Honey Dudes started with Trietsch, but has expanded across multiple churches in the community.
By Kevin Cummings
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