Surprise Them!
When you help someone out,
don’t think about how it looks.
Just do it – quietly and
unobtrusively.
Matthew 6:4
When
I was a youngster, we had a book of Uncle Arthur’s Bedtime Stories. It was my favorite book, particularly the
story, The Surprise Package Company.
Two children, Will and Gwen, wanted something to do. Will suggested that they form the Surprise
Package Company. “We’ll find people who
need things done for them and do it without telling them.”
First,
they cleaned the kitchen and washed the dishes for their mother. Then they took a package of eggs to an
elderly woman in their neighborhood. The
kids left a little note behind that read, With love from The Surprise
Package Company.
When
their friend, Frank, came down with the mumps, they dropped a box over the
backyard fence – right where Frank could see it tumble down. Inside, Frank found four little boxes marked
with the day he should open them. Inside
were paints, puzzles, books, and other things that would occupy his mind while
he was sick. Where did Will and Gwen get the money for these little gifts? They used their allowance, or simply gave away their own
things.
Perhaps
the reason I loved this story so much growing up was because it showcased
children being helpful and kind and enjoying themselves in the process. Giving to others with no expectation of
recognition or return can be a great deal of fun. Giving for the pure pleasure of giving is one
of the most uplifting things that we can do.
Is there someone you can surprise today?
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Jesus’ hands were kind
hands, doing good to all,
Healing pain and sickness,
blessing children small,
Washing tired feet and
saving those who fall.
Jesus’ hands were kind
hands, doing good to all.
Take my hands, Lord Jesus,
let them work for You,
Make them strong and
gentle, kind in all I do.
Let me watch you, Jesus,
till I’m gentle too,
Till my hands are kind
hands, quick to work for You.
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