Joyful giving

It always turns into a personal joy when we lend a hand to others.  Isn't that what God intended: a blessing to the person helping as well as to the person assisted?

When our oldest son was in fourth grade, he took it upon himself to befriend a student who was rarely included in "the group."  He spent time talking to him, helping him with school work, and including him in recess fun.  It made our son feel happy inside because no one should be without a friend.  It was a great lesson for the other students as well.  Not everyone marches to the same beat and that is why we are called individuals!

                                         { Source: Science Daily}

Philippians 2:3 says ,"Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves." Jesus spent his earthly life helping others.  He never thought of His own wants along His journey.  It is the least we can do to extend a hand in kindness. It is a joyful thing to do when we share God's smile.