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🧵The Surprising Power of No-Strings-Attached Generosity

🧵The Surprising Power of No-Strings-Attached Generosity

Blessburst
June 26, 2024

Hey Awesome Friend!

Let's dive in!

³⁰ Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back. ³¹ Do to others as you would have them do to you.

³² “If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners love those who love them. ³³ And if you do good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do that. ³⁴ And if you lend to those from whom you expect repayment, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, expecting to be repaid in full.

³⁵ But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. ³⁶ Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.

Luke 6:30-36

Insights:

Jesus isn’t mincing words here…

He’s calling us to a radical kind of love, the kind that makes people think you’re a little bit crazy.

Love your enemies? Give without expecting anything back? That’s next-level kindness. 😮‍💨

It’s easy to love those who love us back, but Jesus challenges us to love the difficult people—the ones who take and don’t give back.

He’s asking us to reflect God’s mercy, which is boundless and given freely to everyone. 🫶

Reflection:

Think about it. How often do we expect something in return when we do a good deed?

It’s like giving a gift with strings attached. Jesus is flipping that idea on its head.

He’s like saying, “Do good, no strings attached.” Why? Because that’s what God does for us every single day. He blesses us even when we don’t deserve it, even when we forget to say thanks.

Challenge:

Here’s a tough one: find someone in your life who’s hard to love. 🖤

Maybe it’s that coworker who always takes credit for your ideas (ugh, I know), or that one friend who never returns what they borrow…

Show them kindness this week. Do something nice without expecting anything back. It might feel weird at first, but it’s exactly what Jesus is talking about. ❤️

Application:

Give Freely: Next time someone asks you for help, give without hesitation. Whether it’s your time, money, or resources, offer it generously.
Random Acts of Kindness: Do something nice for someone who can’t repay you. Buy coffee for a stranger, donate to a cause, or volunteer your time.
Love Your “Enemies”: Find ways to show love to those who have wronged you. Forgive them, pray for them, and seek peace. (Hard to do, I suggest you start with prayer Awesome Friend)

Reflection Questions:

When was the last time I helped someone without expecting anything in return?
How do I react to people who are difficult to love?
Am I willing to be kind and generous even when it’s inconvenient or unacknowledged?

Feel free to discuss with a friend.

Prayer:

Lord, help us to love like You love, to give without expecting anything in return, and to show mercy to everyone, even those who are difficult to love. Fill our hearts with Your compassion and kindness. Amen.

Remember, true love and mercy reflect God’s heart. Give freely, love boldly, and watch how it transforms your world.

AI BLESSINGS?

Wow… I hope that kid wearing purple has a nice day! And the other has a nicer day with extra burger buns!

QUOTE TO PONDER

"To be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable because God has forgiven the inexcusable in you.” - C.S. Lewis

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For tomorrow, let’s learn learning and dive into God’s wisdom. 🧠

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