Good Deeds

I met with a group of bikers from my church this morning. They are participating in a charity ride to the Connie Maxwell Home in Greenwood, SC. The “cost” to participate in the ride is a donation of a household paper good item, or food item. The bikers will arrive at the children’s home and present their donations, then stay around for an hour while the children admire the bikes. I would love to accompany them today, but the summer heat is still too much for me while undergoing chemo treatments.

I am very proud of our bikers for their desire to continually “do unto others” and use the biker ministry to not only reach new people for Christ, but to perform good deeds to those less fortunate. Paul reminded us, “Do not become weary in doing good”. That’s good advice.

When is the last time you took a break from your hectic lifestyle to think about someone less fortunate? It’s often very easy for us to donate money to a good cause, but we miss a true blessing when we neglect to make a sacrifice of our time instead. Here is another side benefit: If you are having a difficult time and seem overly burdened with hardship, try doing a good deed for another person. It’s hard to feel sorry for yourself when you are showing the kindness of Christ to another person, and for a few hours you forget about your problems. Is God asking you to share His love today with someone who is hurting and needy? Do a good deed! Show someone a random act of kindness. It will make your day!

I am doing better this morning after a difficult Friday. Fridays are usually my hardest days following chemo. But today is good. I’ll take a spin on my Harley, enjoy some fellowship with the Midland Valley Nazarene Bikers, and have a cup of Starbucks. Does it get any better?? Thanks for your prayers! I love you!