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Shine On, Girl!
Text copyright 2006 by Kristi Holl
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Holl, Kristi.
Shine on, girl!: devotions to keep you sparkling / Kristi Holl; with Jennifer Vogtlin.
p. cm. -- (Faithgirlz)
ISBN 978-0-310-71144-5 (softcover)
1. Girls--Religious life--Juvenile literature. 2. Devotional calendars--Juvenile literature.
I. Vogtlin, Jennifer, 1976- II. Title. III. Series.
BV4551.3.H65 2006
242'.62--dc22
2006007565
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Contents
So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen.
For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
2 Corinthians 4:18
Those who are kind benefit themselves, but the cruel bring ruin on themselves.
Proverbs 11:17 (TNIV)
Payback
A kind and unselfish person who gives to others is blessed in return. On the other hand, someone who is harsh and insensitive to the suffering of others will be treated the same way.
Ambers grandma had fallen and broken her arm. Grandma loved a clean house, and Amber knew shed appreciate having someone clean it for her. With her cast, it was too hard for Grandma to drag the vacuum around or scrub out the tub. To be honest, Amber wished she didnt have to spend her Saturday cleaning Grandmas house. However, because she cared, she went anyway. Several hours later, with the house sparkling, Grandma and Amber sat in the porch swing, eating ice cream and laughing about things Amber had done when she was younger. Grandma also shared some stories about her own childhood, things that surprised Amber. By the time Amber had to leave, she hated to go. The joy and laughter far outweighed the energy shed spent cleaning.
When you give to someone in needwhether its your money, your time, or your talentsyou are planting a seed. If you give just a little, the blessings you get back will be little as well. If you give a lot, the harvest of gratitude, joy, and peace will be huge. Remember thisa farmer who plants only a few seeds will get a small crop. But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop (2 Corinthians 9:6 NLT). Be generousscatter your seed far and wide! Then enjoy your bumper crop of blessings.
Did You Know
a simple phone call can get you started giving back to others? Call your pastor or the local Salvation Army to find easy ways to help. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy (Matthew 5:7 TNIV).
More to Explore: Galatians 6:7
Girl Talk:
When was the last time you served someone just because they needed assistance? Who could use some help from you right now? Make a plan to help them.
God Talk:
Lord, sometimes I get so involved in my life that I forget about others. Help me find ways to give to other people. I want to be a blessing to them and to you. Amen.