Admittedly, I am have not been, nor am I a “natural” servant. In fact, since planting Element God has rocked my world on that whole topic. It’s definitely something that I’m striving to become. My wife has the spiritual gift of serving and giving. In fact sometimes I tell her to STOP serving and giving. (I know, maybe not the right move) I do think you can give or serve to a fault IF it begins to injure you ie. time with God, family, meeting your own needs, etc. But I digress.
One of the things my parents ALWAYS modeled so well was serving and giving. I never once questioned whether my parents were generous people or committed to giving to the work of God. I never once questioned my parents concert for the church AND their “neighbor” because they served. While I didn’t always follow their example, today at 34 years old it makes an impact. I want to teach our children the same. So, we give them opportunities to do that.
Jonah helped make Sabrina some cookies and we took them to the local fire department to say “Thank you!” the other day. Here are a couple pictures of J Man getting to sit in the fire truck after serving and giving. 
On Halloween we took our kids trick or treatin’ around our neighborhood. I was inspired by Curtis and Andy going trick or treating for canned goods for the local soup kitchen. I took that idea and after our kids asked for candy, we asked for canned goods or non-perishables to take to the local food pantry.
It was cool for our kids not just to get candy for themselves, but to explain why we were getting food for people in need. I hope moments like these stick with them when they are 34 and teaching their kids. I know I need to continue to get better at this and so not only does it teach them, but challenges me!
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