19.) Tutor someone in school or teach someone to read.

20.) Shovel snow for elderly or disabled.

21.) Help someone needing roadside assistance.

22.) Be listening ear for someone with problems.

23.) Pick up someone who needs a ride to church.

24.) Become a big brother or big sister.

25.) Leave disabled parking vacant.

26.) Offer plan of salvation.

27.) Allow your home to be a shelter for abused.

28.) Share your talents to assist others.

29.) Volunteer at a pro-life clinic.

30.) Pray for others,

31.) And many more!

It isn't size of budget. It's size of heart.

If you open your eyes to other' needs, God will show you a need. And, when He does, chances are He's calling you to do something about it, De. 10:14.

The giver receives greater blessing.

© by Joyce C. Lock http://my.homewithgod.com/blessingsandlessons/ This writing may be used in its entirety, with credits in tact, for non-profit ministering purposes.

2. For each item, decide following and take appropriate action.

(a) It's totally in my control. Take Nike's advice: Just do it.

(b) I have influence over this situation. Use your influence to change it.

(c) I have neither control nor influence. Take yourself out of situation or accept it. Accepting it means there is no longer an emotional involvement. You truly accept it.

3. Keep plugging at your list until it's gone. Add items as they come to mind or situations arise. Pay attention to those items that are related. Would doing one big thing take care of them all? And it may be helpful to think about what payoff is for you in not taking care of these items.

4. Start using this new-found energy to work on your goals and dreams, things you really feel good about, and that will make you feel good about yourself.