Strong Dad June: 4 Reasons D-Day Reminds us Giving Our All Matters
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Strong Dad June: 4 Reasons D-Day Reminds us Giving Our All Matters
Today is the remembrance of D-day, the day that men and women under the red, white and blue fought on the shores of Normandy against tyranny.
I wasn’t going to say much today because I don’t like trying to think about this side of the job as a veteran.
But I could not. These men and women deserve us to never forget.
Many Strong Dads left their children fatherless to defend our nation.
We must honor that sacrifice.
And I understand the historical time period when Black Americans answered the call alongside White ones while dealing with racism and sexism here at home.
America was going through it at this harsh time at home and still answered a call.
So, when people call us a divided, it is never an excuse not to stand up and fight when duty calls.
Because war does not wait until we are united and treating each other right.
What I am doing with Iconic Media is to say that I did something. And I didn’t wait until it got easy to show up and build.
So today we are talking about why giving is such a blessing.
Here is why!
Reason 1: Why not you?
When I signed up for the military it was merely a financial decision. I had dropped out of college; I was single with no kids and doing absolutely nothing with my life.
I had been presented with the option to join the Army a second time and I took it.
Never did I understand that I was signing up to die for the dream of getting my college degree and deciding my future.
But others walked a different path. They were either drafted or they were faced with a “Do something” decision.
Adolf Hitler didn’t care that America had its racial and sexist issues. He was doing what he wanted.
And men and women decided to do something about it.
We can argue the merits of war later.
But what I have learned about leadership is that sometimes We must be the ones to show up and give, give our all.
We must be the ones to step up.
When things are a problem and you are looking for someone to do something, why can’t that someone be you?
It can be.
Sometimes we have to give up our thoughts to look toward someone else, because someone else is not coming in order to receive victory.
And seeing these men and women do their all, it makes you understand that you must be the solutions to problems we face.
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Reason 2: It Comes Back on You
“Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver” Corinthians 9:6-7 NIV).
I have seen time and again my giving pay off. Would I still give if it did not? Yes.
I helped my parents get their home and then we got ours.
I gave to a homeless woman; my charity got a donation that day.
Giving is a blessing. But we also do so from our heart because our God loves cheerful givers.
The story of Job was Satan’s chance to mock God that Job only loved God for what he had to gain not for who God was.
When we give, it isn’t to get something. But! We do.
Marriage is all about giving. You give up your independence, your single life, your time, money and energy. Creating a family with someone is building a new.
It is giving all you have and got.
I just gave a family in my neighborhood diapers we didn’t need because I bought the wrong size.
Just shortly after someone donated to Iconic Media.
I believe that when you contribute to the uplifting or empowerment of someone else, you show your own true character of a willingness to give.
This can work either positively or negatively in your life. If you’re planting seeds of kindness, you know what? People are going to be kind to you. If you forgive others, they are going to be forgiving of you. If you’re generous, people are going to be generous with you. Sow Generously to Reap Generosity - Pastor Rick's Daily Hope
You can reap negatively too. If you are wondering why you aren’t being elevated or moved forward, consider your giving life. Maybe that will unlock the doors you need.
Reason #3: It paves the way for Others
Germany is nothing like it was around WW2. Problems around the world exist and yet we have to thank those men and women for at least answering the call when they had too.
I fought the “Global War on Terrorism”, and so you know that war is always ongoing because people love to fight each other.
And yet, when we step up we make a way for others. My kids have a chance to live in a better community because my husband and I served.
The 6888 all black female unit in ww2 of Black women paved the way for both my sister and I to even be able to serve.
Stepping up to lead and change the world paves the way for others to build off of your work.
Giving yourself over to your God given purpose links us up with others wanting to do more.
We cannot change the world without giving time, money or energy. Giving unlocks the blessing of a better world.
Reason #4: We change the World
Have you ever reached in your pocket to give a homeless person money and thought it was a waste? That they might use your dollars for drugs or something else.
And you think that it is pointless.
But the act of giving is one that rewards you even when others take advantage.
Are you tired of something in this world? A culture issue, political or social one?
What do you think will shift things? Only if you get off your backside and give.
Those on the shorelines of Normandy did not know the America they were saving. But they gave their lives anyway.
Many of the Black soldiers fought for a country that they were mistreated in, and yet they fought anyway.
They believe it would be worth it to save this nation for the possibility of change.
Giving opens up our ability to do good, better and best for our own future.
We can change the world.
Summary
Giving is a life hack to open up so much that can bless your life!
Some give the ultimate sacrifice, and we thank them.
We celebrate the heroes that can do that for others and the sacrifices for that to their families.
But not only that, giving will be a blessing for you too.
And as we give, we shall receive. And we can make the world slightly better.
And that is how we make the world Iconic.
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