The Art of Giving and Gleaning (Part 2)

This post is part 2 in a 4 part series on Giving and Gleaning. Today we will focus on practical ways to give our “extra” cash:

Probably the most recognizable way to give-as-you-go is to give financially.

This is not to be confused with tithing. God established tithing as a way to give specifically to God’s purposes through an ordained ministry (the temple/tabernacle in the Old Testament; the Church in the New Testament).

Giving so others can glean is simply an act of cheerful generosity. This requires a hard working spirit, like the woman of Proverbs 31:

“She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks. She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy.” Proverbs 31:17, 20

Hint: carry dollar bills and coins with you so you can do the following more effectively.

         ▪        Put your change in the “donate” box at the grocery store or restaurant. (I personally get excited about Wendy’s donation box for adoption for children in Foster care).

         ▪        Tip your coffee barista or waitress well.

         ▪        Teach your kids the Give-as-you-go concept by packing an extra “goody” in their lunch box. Encourage your kids to discretely give it to someone who might not always have the best lunches.

         ▪        Pay for the groceries or coffee for the person in line behind you.

         ▪        Get the whole family involved! Put your change in a “change-the-world-jar” at home. Then send to a struggling missionary or orphanage in your area.

         ▪        Pay for somebody’s washer/dryer at the laundromat.

         ▪        Give away some of your clothes. (At the MOPs clothing exchange, for instance!) Luke 3:11 says “And he would answer and say to them, ‘The man who has two tunics is to share with him who has none; and he who has food is to do likewise.’”

Return soon for tips on giving our time throughout the day.

Do you have a suggestion on how to give as you go? Comment below!

- Becky Rosty, MOPS Mom

originally posted at http://beckyrosty.wordpress.com/2013/10/29/give-as-you-go-cash/ used by permission

Becky Rosty leads a college ministry with her husband in the shadow of the Big Horn mountains of Wyoming. She loves sunshine and s'mores and feels a personal responsibility to bring both to the people in her life.

Becky is also the future-mama to 3: twins due in July 2014, and a precious gift from South Africa, to arrive in 2015. For now she enjoys playing with her mini-golden doodle, Mr. Darcy.

She delights in her identity as a failure saved by Jesus' grace. She is also a singer/songwriter, hiker, home-maker, trip-taker, and scone-baker.

Becky has written several original Bible-studies and is passionate about speaking truth in love to young women. To book Becky for speaking engagements, contact via email: beckyrosty@gmail.com.