Giving Tuesday reminds us that generosity isn’t measured by amount but by love. Every small act of kindness becomes a spark God uses to refresh others and you.
It's the week after Thanksgiving.
Leftovers might still crowd your fridge.
Black Friday bags probably sit by your front door.
Your inbox is likely drowning in Cyber Monday deals you never asked for.
But now it’s Tuesday. And something shifts.
It's quieter. Softer.
Less about what you can get… and more about what you can give.
That’s the heart of Giving Tuesday.
A few years ago, a woman shared a story with me that I will never forget.
She was checking out at the grocery store when the cashier whispered, "Someone already paid your bill."
She looked around, confused. No cameras. No fanfare. No one waiting for applause.
Just a stranger walking out the door, smiling.
Yes, that action saved her money, but it was something more profound that moved her:
In a world that often feels cold and self-focused, that stranger reminded her that kindness can exist without any expectation of reward.
Kindness towards those who won’t (or cannot) repay you hits the heart differently. It’s giving for giving’s sake. It isn’t laced with expectation, pride, or self-gratification.
What this woman didn't know was that the person who paid for her groceries had been helped by someone else earlier that week.
One act of generosity sparked another, then another, then another.
That's Giving Tuesday.
It's not about big donations.
It's about big hearts.
Sometimes we overthink giving.
We think generosity belongs to big donors with big checks and big platforms. But Jesus showed us something different.
He celebrated the widow who gave two small coins. Not because of how much, but because of the heart behind it.
Giving Tuesday reminds us:
A prayer for someone hurting.
A meal for someone lonely.
A listening ear for someone struggling.
A donation that fits your budget, not your pride.
Every act of love counts.
In a world full of noise, generosity whispers something powerful:
You matter. You're seen. You're not alone.
And someone in your community needs that whisper today.
Someone is praying for a miracle.
Someone is hoping for proof that good still exists.
Someone is waiting for the kindness only you can give.
Giving is how God uses ordinary people to answer extraordinary prayers.
Proverbs 11:25 says: "A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed."
When you give, you refresh someone else. And somehow in God's mysterious, beautiful way, He refreshes you, too.
Don't overthink it. You don't need a perfect plan or a huge gift.
Just ask: "How can I bring light to someone today?"
Then do it. Boldly. Joyfully. Wholeheartedly.
Because generosity doesn't just change the world; it changes us.
It softens us. Expands us. Brings us back to what matters most.
This Tuesday, may your giving reflect the God who gives abundantly, loves extravagantly, and meets needs through people willing to say, "Here I am. Use me."
Happy Giving Tuesday.
Let's make the world a little brighter, one generous act at a time.
