{"id":1035,"date":"2017-05-12T03:00:59","date_gmt":"2017-05-12T08:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kerryaclark.com\/?p=1035"},"modified":"2017-05-11T16:17:29","modified_gmt":"2017-05-11T21:17:29","slug":"7-ways-you-can-be-generous","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kerryaclark.com\/blog\/7-ways-you-can-be-generous\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Ways You Can Be Generous"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Plan to Be Generous &#8211; Part 2<\/h2>\n<p>Let me share a story with you. \u00a0Brain, my best friend, and I, more than 20 years ago dreamed of being where we are today. \u00a0We knew back then that if we obtained the things we actually see today, we would have arrived and our desire for more would no longer exist. \u00a0How wrong were we.<\/p>\n<p><b>The Drive to Be Progressively Better<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now let me explain why I mention this. \u00a0We had desires to obtain and be more than what we were then and that same thirst still lives in us today. \u00a0And the key to it all, in hindsight, we&#8217;d never have gotten to this place without being tithers-intentionally generous. \u00a0<b><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1043\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kerryaclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170512-TIF-SM-Plan-to-Be-Generous-2-400x400.png?resize=400%2C400\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kerryaclark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170512-TIF-SM-Plan-to-Be-Generous-2.png?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kerryaclark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170512-TIF-SM-Plan-to-Be-Generous-2.png?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kerryaclark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170512-TIF-SM-Plan-to-Be-Generous-2.png?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kerryaclark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170512-TIF-SM-Plan-to-Be-Generous-2.png?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kerryaclark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170512-TIF-SM-Plan-to-Be-Generous-2.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kerryaclark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170512-TIF-SM-Plan-to-Be-Generous-2.png?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kerryaclark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170512-TIF-SM-Plan-to-Be-Generous-2.png?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/b>We not only had to have a thirst for what we wanted, but a thirst to be more generous than the average person so that we could have what average people would never experience. \u00a0In more recent conversations, we discussed plans that would take our giving to levels that equal more than most Americans earn in a year&#8217;s time. \u00a0This is what being generous does. \u00a0It creates favor in all areas of your life. \u00a0I was reading, don&#8217;t quote me on this, in the book, <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2pAuJVP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rich Dad, Poor Dad<\/a>, if you need something, you should find a way to be generous in that very same area. \u00a0In other words, learn to give in the area of your greatest needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>What Brian and I have experienced all happened because we had a plan to give. \u00a0It&#8217;s not by accident. \u00a0You need one and we are here to help you develop your plan.<\/p>\n<p><b>Places You Can Give<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By having a plan, you can give in areas that you desire to give-places that will make you<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bible.com\/bible\/111\/2CO.9.7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> cheerful about your generosity<\/a>. \u00a0What I&#8217;ve found is that the more you focus on being generous more opportunities become available. \u00a0Don&#8217;t think of being generous as you losing money, things or resources. \u00a0Think of it as the key to unlocking the door to success in areas that have been closed to you.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#c7ced4;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#E1E8EE;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5e5e5;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#FFFFFF;border-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kerryaclark.com\/blog\/familyplan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Family Plan Binder<\/a><a 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We designed it to help you and your family move the needle forward in making your life your business. \nFind out more about the Family plan <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kerryaclark.com\/blog\/familyplan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here.<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Let&#8217;s get real.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are\u00a0several areas that are near and dear to our hearts:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Our local church.<\/span> \u00a0This should go without saying, but the easiest place to be generous is to your local church-the one you attend. \u00a0This will require you to look beyond reasons not to give, but rather look for reasons why you should give there. \u00a0I could give you some other alternatives to consider if you have a problem giving to your local church; just ask below.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Other churches and ministries.<\/span> \u00a0For many of us, our local church isn&#8217;t the only church or ministry organization we follow. \u00a0You probably follow others like I do. \u00a0For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.joelosteen.com\/Pages\/Home.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Joel Osteen\u2019s<\/a> messages inspire and enlighten us. \u00a0So why not support what benefits us? \u00a0We should and so should you.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Angel Tree by The Salvation Army.<\/span>\u00a0 The <a href=\"http:\/\/salvationarmyalm.org\/angel-tree\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Angel Tree<\/a> initiative is a Christmas focus. \u00a0During the season of generosity, you can give to Angel Tree to make Christmas for other children as great as the Christmas your children experience.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.redcross.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Red Cross<\/a>, <a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/unitedveterans.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">United Veterans<\/a>, <a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.kingshome.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hannah Home<\/a>, <a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.foundryministries.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Foundry<\/a>, etc.<\/span> \u00a0These organizations are dedicated to helping people in need and those who are trying to get back on their feet. \u00a0Pamela and I have given to all of these organizations at some point in the past. \u00a0Once we were able to give a car to the Foundry who has an auto center for program participants to service, detail and prepare vehicles for sale. \u00a0There is no shortage in ways you can give. \u00a0You just have to see the opportunities; they&#8217;re all around you.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">United Way and your company&#8217;s benevolent fund.<\/span> \u00a0Many companies that we work for in the U.S. support The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unitedway.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">United Way<\/a> and\/or have some type of benevolent fund you can participate. \u00a0It&#8217;s just one way companies along with their individual employees can give back to the communities in which they do business. \u00a0Even companies benefit from giving. \u00a0It opens their business up to the hearts of the people they wish to do business.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Amazon Smiles. \u00a0<\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/smile.amazon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Amazon Smiles<\/a> is one of the more recent ways you can give back. \u00a0S<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ince online shopping is becoming more commonplace, Amazon has created the Amazon Smiles website that sell its same products, but when you make a purchase a percentage is donated to the charity of your choosing. \u00a0Whether you give directly or indirectly, planning to be generous makes life better for more than just you.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Random Acts of Kindness<\/span>. \u00a0Last but not least and one of our favorite ways to give is through random acts of kindness. \u00a0This was inspired by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.churchofthehighlands.com\/kindness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">our local church<\/a> where you find a way to bless those around you. \u00a0Pamela and I have taken this a step further. \u00a0We&#8217;ve decided to send a small gift to everyone we know on their birthday all year long. \u00a0As a part of our Family Plan, we realize that most people never receive anything good in the mail. \u00a0So we decided to do a little something about that, at least for those whom we know.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With planning to give, we always want to make sure we have the right motives. \u00a0\u00a0We give because we are givers and we aim to keep the right motive and right heart as it relates to being generous.<\/p>\n<p>Today is Friday!<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use what we have shared to make your own &#8220;giving&#8221; plan and add it to your very own <a href=\"http:\/\/kerryaclark.com\/familyplan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Family Plan<\/a>. \u00a0While Pamela and I have put together the above list of ways and places to give, there are tons we don&#8217;t know about. \u00a0Share some of yours with us by leaving a comment below.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div data-test='contact-form'\n\t\t\tid='contact-form-1035'\n\t\t\tclass='jetpack-contact-form-container '\n\t\t\tdata-wp-interactive='jetpack\/form' 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