The other week, an 8th grade boy came up to my wife and handed her some money. Amber was unsure what it was for, since it was too early for our Pizza Fundraiser forms, and nothing else was coming up that required money. So she asked him what it was for.
He said he had gotten a financial gift and wanted to give some to Monopa, the teenage girl from Thailand that Middle School Ministries adopted last year and support. Amber looked down to see how much was there, thinking it to be $5 or even $10, and saw that he had handed her $90!
Because of this student's generosity and willingness to give out of the blessings that he has received, a 14 year-old girl in Thailand can eat, have shelter, and hear about Jesus! What a heart for obedience and thanks mom and dad for no doubt modeling that for him to see. I was touched as well as challenged in my own life to be giving out of the many blessings that I have received and we could all probably take a cue from this 8th grader and his willingness to be obedient and give to the Lord.
- Josh Atkins
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