Availability
Definition: Making my own schedule and priorities secondary to the wishes of those I serve.
I Will…..
* Put others ahead of myself
*Find a way to help, not a way to hide
* Be ready when I’m called
* Be glad for the chance to serve
* Check with the right person before I make commitments
Week One Activities
(Working on ~ * Putting others ahead of myself)
* Have children allow their siblings go first during game time
* Put kiddos and family time above your own quiet time
Week Two Activities
(Working on ~ *Finding a way to help, not a way to hide)
* Be on the look out (as a family) to reach out and help someone this week
* Help your kiddos with a project instead of hiding behind “work”
Week Three Activities
(Working on ~ * Be ready when I’m called)
* Work on listening when you are called ~ the first time!
* Show your kids they matter by listening to them the first time as well!
Week Four Activities
(Working on ~ * Being glad for the chance to serve)
* Be cheerful when helping!
* A smile while helping/working lightens the heart!
Week Five Activities
(Working on ~ * Check with the right person before I make commitments)
* Teach kiddos to always be helpful, but to check with you before committing to anything
* Spouses be courteous and check with each other before making commitments as well
Reminders
* Being available can be done each and every day ~ at home, at school, at church, wherever you are!
*Remind everyone that a smile lightens your mood and will make being available easier!
* Jesus was always available. He is our greatest example. He never turned anyone away.
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Mary @ Woman to Woman
September 27, 2012 at 10:32 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
This is such a great list to help with practical intentionality! I love that you didn’t try to implement everything at one time, but took a weekly approach… very helpful!
Thanks for stopping by Mary @ Woman to Woman!
simplyhelpinghim
September 28, 2012 at 6:28 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Doing everything in a week would make everyone grow weary I believe! Thanks for stoppin by 😉 Blessings!
Audra Michelle
September 21, 2012 at 11:00 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
We are really working on week 5 in our house. It may seem strange, but the Hubs and I will text each other while we are both home just to make sure our calendars are in sync. Now to keep it up as our children grow and have busier schedules! Thank you for linking up with Thrive @ Home!
simplyhelpinghim
September 23, 2012 at 5:13 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
That is so very important as the kids get older! Thanks for stoppin by and sharing one way that works for y’all! Blessings!
Jenni Mullinix
September 21, 2012 at 10:11 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
A very important lesson to learn. Thanks for sharing with Thrive @ Home!
simplyhelpinghim
September 23, 2012 at 5:13 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Yes, that it is! Thanks for stoppin by!
Amy Jung
September 21, 2012 at 2:38 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Good reminder…and easy ways to live it out practically…thanks!
simplyhelpinghim
September 23, 2012 at 5:16 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Yes easy ways work best in my opinion 😉 Thanks for stoppin by! 🙂
Lisa
September 21, 2012 at 12:49 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Beautiful! What a great reminder of what is truly important and the lessons we need to be teaching our children, as well as ourselves.
simplyhelpinghim
September 21, 2012 at 1:43 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Yes, the whole family can learn from this series! I love that! 🙂 Thanks for stoppin by! Blessings!
Mindy @ New Equus - A New Creation
September 20, 2012 at 9:08 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I so agree with the being available can be done each and every day…and is SHOULD be! 🙂
Lori
September 20, 2012 at 7:04 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
These are great thoughts with easily implemented steps. Very practical!
simplyhelpinghim
September 20, 2012 at 7:18 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Yes! It’s so much easier to follow it when someone else thinks it up 😉 Blessings!
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