Be a Blessing

On December 30th, Sandra asked if you had a one-word resolution for 2012.  Last year was the first time I tried this and my word was loyal.  I spent the year praying and gearing my actions toward being loyal to God, to my family, and my friends.  This year my word is blessing.

The Bible is full of examples of women blessing others.  Ruth was a blessing to her mother-in-law by remaining with her even when her husband had died. Ruth 1:16-17.  Ruth remained with her mother-in-law to help provide for her when they moved back to Naomi's homeland.  Dorcas was a woman who created clothing and gave it all away to charity.  She was a blessing to others around her with her talents.  Acts 9:36-39.  

Being a blessing doesn't just mean giving of hard labor or money.  John 4 tells of the Samaritan woman who met Jesus at the well.  She listened to Jesus, was convinced that He was the Messiah, and proceeded to tell everyone about Him.  She was a blessing to all around her by spreading the word of God.  

In 2012, you too can be a blessing.  Here are just a few ideas:

• Mentor a youth in your church.  Teach a younger woman about how to be a godly woman.
• Visit a shut-in within your community.  
• Send encouraging notes to friends, family, and church members.  Don't forget your pastors and their wives!  They need encouragement just as much as we do!
• Go on a short-term mission trip, or a long-term one.  Spread the word of the Lord.
• Make a meal for someone who is sick or who just had a baby.
• Take time to pray with someone who needs it, right then and there.  

There are many ways you can be a blessing to those around you.  Just remember to love one another, as Christ has commanded us (1 John 3:23) and be a blessing to everyone you meet.

Oh, want one more way to be a blessing?  Keep reading this blog!  The writers at Today's Housewife are blessed by having YOU as a reader.  In fact, we are so blessed by you, we are encouraged to be a blessing to you!  How are we a blessing?  Keep coming back and in a few days you'll find out how.

Elizabeth is a military wife and stay-at-home mom to three kids.  She enjoys baking, reading, and a good cup of tea. You can find her blogging over at Elizabeth's Treasure Chest and getting lost at Pinterest. 

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