50 Ways to Bless Someone

BY: Deana Bell, Director, Restored Marriage

Hebrews 10:24-25 "Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near." (NLT)

I believe that through giving during our greatest need we will receive back ten fold what we have given.

2 Corinthians 9:6-8 "The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each on must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work." (ESV)

I  believe we need to cultivate a culture of blessing among our CK family and in the world. The purpose of this list is to inspire you to give back, even if you haven't been a giver in the past, or you find yourself in need. Blessing someone doesn't always mean spending a lot of money, but it DOES mean thinking less about yourself and more about others.

Genesis 28:20-22 "Then Jacob made a vow, saying, 'If God will be with me and will keep me in this way that I go, and will give them bread to eat and clothing to wear, so that I come again to my father's house in peace, then the Lord shall be my God, and this stone, which I have set up for a pillar, shall be God's house. And of all that you give me I will give a full tenth to you.'"

I challenge you to think about the things that God has ALREADY done for you. Not what He will do, but what He has already done. Praise Him and thank Him for His goodness, everyday. Create a culture of blessing in your own heart.

1 Samuel 12:24 "Only fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all of your heart. For consider what great things he has done for you." (ESV)

Ephesians 2:8 "For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God..."

I challenge you to ask God whether or not you have made your spouse, your marriage or your restoration an idol. If you have, repent and know that you have been forgiven. Then, try taking your focus off what you have made an idol and try moving it back onto the Lord where it belongs. Think about how Jesus, himself, went to the cross, when He, himself, knew no sin.

Exodus 20:3 "You shall have no other gods before me...." (ESV)

Jonah 2:8 "Those who pay regard to vain idols forsake their hope of steadfast love." (ESV)

Psalm 16:4 "The sorrows of those who run after another god shall multiply..." (ESV)

Here is my list........

1. Pray for them
2. Text them a verse that gives hope
3. Spend time with them just hearing their heart
4. Make a meal for them and deliver it to their home
5. Send a Bible tract in the mail
6. Offer to watch their kids so they can have a date night with their spouse
7. Offer to pick up groceries for them
8. Give them a Bible or devotional
9. Offer to spend an afternoon helping them clean and organize
10. Invite them to church
11. Invite them to Bible study
12. Send them a video sermon that encouraged you
13. Tell them how much they are loved
14. Tell them how much you appreciate them
15. Write a personal letter or note to them
16. Offer to garden for them or mow their lawn
17. Take them out for their favorite meal
18. Take them shopping for a small item that they have been wanting
19. Fill up their gas tank
20. Pray with them for their needs on the phone or video conference
21. Introduce them to a new friend
22. Introduce them to your pastor
23. Surprise them with their favorite hot beverage on a cold day
24. Listen to them for as long as they want to talk, uninterrupted
25. Pray for their spouse or children or other family member's needs
26. Go for a walk with them and talk about their day
27. Take them a picnic lunch to have at a beautiful spot
28. Get to know their likes and dislikes
29. Tell them your favorite Bible story
30. Compare their good qualities to someone in the Bible
31. Give them a prophetic word
32. Send them a card in the mail with an encouraging note
33. Ask them what miracle are they praying for right now and pray in agreement with them
34. Tell them an encouraging story about what God is doing in your life
35. Remind them of the things they have done to bless you or your family
36. Offer to be their prayer partner
37. Invite them over for a special meal that you have prepared
38. Be honest with them
39. Call them when the Lord puts them on your heart
40. Take them on a road trip to your favorite spot
41. Play a game or put a puzzle together with them
42. Make them a small homemade gift
43. Offer to teach them how to make your favorite recipe
44. Go with them to a doctor's appointment that they are dreading
45. Make a playlist of your favorite songs for them
46. Give them a hug
47. Ask them about their favorite childhood memory
48. Take them to see an encouraging movie (or watch one on PureFlix)
49. Bake a homemade loaf of bread for them
50. Tell them about Covenant Keepers

Leave a comment below telling us what ways to bless someone you can think of. We can't wait to see what other ways we can all put together to bless the people around us and those we have not yet met.

Jeremiah 17:7 "But blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and confidence."

Luke 6:38 "Give, and you will receive. You gift will return to you in full - pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back."

Much love,
Deana