JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Key Element for Thriving Relationships is Sharing.

One definition of sharing is to let someone else have or use part of something that belongs to you.

This happens when we have a giving spirit. Needs are met and people are helped when we share with others.

Ephesians 4:28 talks about doing something useful with our own hands, so that we may have something to share with those in need. That may mean sharing something we made with our hands. In the book of Acts, Tabitha was known for helping the poor with the clothing she made. Or it may mean using money from our income to help someone in need.

Hebrews 13:16 gives us this word of instruction: Do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.

Sharing with others in need is a key element for thriving relationships that honor God.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Key Element for Thriving Relationships is a generous spirit.

The disciples of the early church were not perfect, but they were committed to Christ and made a difference in their world as they were led by the Holy Spirit.

Acts 2:45 points out that these first-generation followers of Christ sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need.

They were sensitive to the needs of those around them, and participated in the sacrifice of sharing. Acts 4:34 tells us that there were no needy persons among them. From time to time, those who owned land or houses sold them, brought the money from the sales, and put it at the apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to anyone who had need.”

At the heart of these actions is a generous spirit that is willing to share. Hebrews 13:16 instruct us with these words: “Do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.”

Generosity is a key element for thriving relationships that honor God.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com