Turns out, that whole obstacle thing I mentioned in this blog takes some time and energy to work through; where have I been lately? Outside of slacking on blog-writing, I’ve been painting trim, hanging cabinets, looking up table designs, washing every article of clothing I own….you get the idea, the list always goes on! With a grateful heart I approach all of these marvelous tasks. As the hubs noted when we were folding laundry together:
“It seems like the more blessings you have, the more work you have to do, too!”
Which, honestly, makes sense to me. We are given blessings so that we can share our blessings with others and with the world, not so we can hoard them to ourselves. So yes, we have a lot of work to do. And we’re happy to do it! Because:
“Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, each of us is to exercise them accordingly;if prophecy, according to the proportion of his faith; if service, in his serving; or he who teaches, in his teaching…”Romans 12:6-7
We all have something we can provide, and we should strive to set out to do our works well. We can also all bring a blessing into every situation by using our gifts (like fixing up an old house). Everything we do can be a reflection of our appreciation and the blessings we’ve received all around us, if we can pause long enough and carve out enough personal space to take a breath and recognize it.
Speaking of sharing our blessings and our gifts, my sister-in-law shared this link with me yesterday, and I’ve done my research and am absolutely smitten! It’s a cause that combines two of my most favorite things: personal improvement and empowering others.
What is it, you ask? An AMAZING idea called Charity Miles. This is such a genius idea, I can’t even handle it.
What It Is
Charity Miles is an organization that has decided to encourage individuals to be healthier by using their success to fund others in need.
How It Works
Charity Miles has a free app that you can download to your iPhone or Android. It has a GPS that tracks how far you travel when the app is open and active. Every mile you walk, run, or bike funds the charity of your choice. Some examples of partnered charities include Back On My Feet, which my sister-in-law recommended and it looks AWESOME, Autism Speaks, and Feeding America, among many many many options (seriously, you should just go to Charity Miles and check it out for yourself!).
Every time you get ready to head out the door, you open your app and choose the charity you want to fundraise for. You can pick the same charity or a different one every time. Whatever floats your boat!
Charity Miles has some big backer partners, including Mizuno, AT&T, and other financial big-league gurus. #Altra, where are you in this awesome plan?? These backers have already promised to donate a certain $$$$$$$$$$, provided the people of the world actually go out and EARN that money through their sweat for their favorite charities!!
What are you waiting for? I’m charging up my phone so I can download mine today!
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