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I usually don’t condone the selfish mind-set of giving just to receive. However, it’s important for us to be reminded that we can go to God and ask in His name and He will provide.

The scripture tells us that if we ask anything in the name of the Lord, He will do it, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. It’s also important to know that God looks at our actions and He notices when we have a heart to give.

When was the last time you invested of your time and talent? You may be waiting on that home or waiting on that car but understand that when you invest with a loving heart, God honors that and responds to your investment.

Many times we miss the our mark because we limit an investment to money. While money is one way to invest, there are many ways to invest, such as: Giving in the form of time, lending a helping hand, and even loving better.

I want to share with you 5 ways that you can invest that will change your life and change the lives of others.

1) Be Giving of Your Time

During the hustle and bustle of the day, we overload our schedule with things that we need to accomplish but sometimes it’s good to willingly spend time with a friend and put our selfish needs aside. God sees that and responds to the giving of our time.

2) OutReach

Reach out and call a friend or loved one that you haven’t spoken with in a longtime. People will always remember the kind ways that you express love and it will most likely be reciprocated.

3) Share The Good News

Share a kind word with someone. In this day in time, it’s easy to get bogged down with the cares of the world and people need an encouraging word. Be the one to encourage a friend today and remind them of how much we all have to be thankful for.

4) Volunteer in your community

One way to invest is to extend a helping hand in your community. It may be through your local church outreach program or at your local salvation army helping to feed the needy. There is a great sense of fulfillment when you’ve done some to help those in need.

5) Mission Trips, Charity funds, etc.

Take initiative; Plan to gather a team of people and go out for no other reason than to change the lives of others. Plan charity funds, car washes, canned good drives, many ways to raise money, and with the money raised, give back to those in need.

I believe that by showing these random acts of kindness, you will earn a return on your investment. God sees everything you do and He responds to that.

As the scripture says, Give and it will come back to you. Discover ways that you can give today that will transform the lives of others. I do believe that as you endeavor to change the lives of others, your life will also be changed today!

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