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12th Day of Christmas Giveaways with Nicki Koziarz

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12 Days of Christmas at KarenEhman.com

Welcome to the 12th Day of Christmas Giveaways!!!

12 Days of Christmas at KarenEhman.comToday my friend Nicki Koziarz is here to share “5 Things We Can Always Give For Free.” She will be offering one reader a $50 donation to Proverbs 31 ministries in your name as well as a $25 gift certificate to the Proverbs 31 ministries store.

To join in on the fun and be entered to win the various prizes, simply leave a comment on the post answering the question of the day. ALSO—one grand prize will be given to one person who comments on all 12 days.

The Grand Prize is a $50 gift certificate to Proverbs 31 Ministries store and a $50 gift certificate to Amazon.com!!!

Now, here is Nicki for today’s post…

5 Things We Can Always Give For Free

It happened again this morning.

An email from an organization I adore sent me a request to help fund a year-end campaign. With an ache in my heart, I looked at our budget, our bank account and realized we weren’t going to be able to give to them. We had already committed giving to several places and there just wasn’t anything left.

So, I pressed delete on that email and tried to move on with my day.

But something still aches and so, I’m asking God to show me …

What does one do when our bank accounts don’t match our hearts?

I think there’s always something we can do. Generosity goes beyond the checkbook.

So, here are five things God showed me I can always give for free to a ministry or organization I love.

1. Prayers

And I don’t just mean a “Help them Jesus,” prayer … I mean setting aside a few minutes to really hit our knees on their behalf. Ask God to give you a verse to pray over their work and then, send it to them to tell them what you are praying for!

 

2. Online support.

One of the biggest needs of most organizations past funding is getting the word out about their cause. It costs ZERO dollars to send out a Tweet, or to post something on Facebook/Instagram. Also, a great way to spread the word is tag your friends in THEIR posts on social media.

 

3. Words of encouragement.

If a ministry/organization has blessed you, even in the smallest way, tell them! Most websites have a place where you can send an email or throw them a shout-out on social media. No one can hear too much the good they are doing in the world.

 

4. Involvement all year long.

 I know Christmas and Year-End is when we give the most, but a lot of organizations are looking for partnerships all year long. Maybe you could volunteer at an event they are hosting, or bring the staff lunch or some homemade goodies one day. There are also many volunteer roles they are looking to fill beyond the holidays. Ask them what you can do to help.

 5.  Connections

Do you know someone who would be a good fit for them? Maybe they have a job opening or volunteer role they are looking to fill. Most of the time the listings are posted on their websites. Hop on their site and just see if you have a connection to offer them.

So, instead of clicking the delete button this year, I’m going to pick one of these five things I can do. It’s helping me match my actions with my desire to give.

Today, I’m giving away something a little different.

Karen Ehman and I both serve at Proverbs 31 Ministries where we are incredibly passionate about eradicating Biblical poverty. We know that the Word of God is the most important thing our world needs. And every dime at Proverbs is used to move towards that effort.

So, I’ll be giving away a $50 donation on YOUR behalf to Proverbs 31 12 Days of Christmas at KarenEhman.comMinistries and Karen is giving away a $25 gift certificate to purchase anything from the Proverbs 31 Ministries bookstore.

To enter, leave a comment sharing which of these giving tips was your favorite! Also, do you have other ideas on how you can give for free? Leave those as well. You never know who you’ll inspire!

Thanks for hanging out with me today! Merry Christmas!!!

All winners will be announced December 22nd!

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