Special Ways to Serve as a Family This Holiday Season
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With some time off from school and holiday cheer, this is a wonderful moment to find ways to bless others as a family. Whether you’re parents of college students, toddlers, or grown adult children, these are activities you can do together to help other people. Today we will look at some special ways to serve as a family this holiday season.
Mark 10:14 says, “When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.’”
There are so many places where the Bible emphasizes loving the people around you. As a family, think about the people that God has intentionally placed around where you live in your neighborhood. Brainstorm as a group how you want to bless them this holiday season. Maybe you want to deliver pies, written notes, or poinsettias? When you deliver the gifts to your neighbors, spend time getting to know them better and if the moment is right, pray over them right there. Regardless, be keeping them in your prayers before and after you stop by.
Mark 12:31 says, “The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.”
I do not know a married couple or single parent who would not benefit from a night out. Think as a family on who you could offer to babysit for, and offer them a free night out. They can either shop for Christmas or just spend time together on a date. This is a more out-of-the-box way to give back, but can be a huge blessing to their relationship by giving them the gift of time. You could go to their house or have multiple families drop kids off at your home.
Hebrews 13:16 says, “Don’t forget to do good and to share what you have because God is pleased with these kinds of sacrifices.”
Many times, those who work in the medical field, postal service, restaurant business, and many others have to work on holidays. It is an amazing act of kindness to take notice and recognition of them. Find a way to treat those who are giving up their holidays. Whether that be by dropping off desserts on the day of, or writing thank you cards, think as a family what you can do to help.
Proverbs 11:25 says, “A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.”
However you feel led to bless others this season, may it be an act of worship to the Lord.
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