action calendar

Begin this day in prayer. Ask for an opportunity to share God’s love with someone, in a new way. Expect to be delighted by God’s answer. LW

If you know someone who serves others through an NGO or a mission, take time to talk to them and see how you can help. LW

Telephone a friend today, someone you have not seen lately. talk about what’s important. LW

Do you really need to spend so much for lunch today? Why not opt for something cheaper and put the difference into your collection bank? LW

Plan today how you will decrease your budget by living with fewer expenses for a month. Next month, decrease your expenses even more. Enjoy deciding how you will use this new treasure for God’s purposes. LW

Save water: Take 5-minute showers today and for the rest of this week. LW

Write notes today to encourage your loved ones. Remind them (and yourself!) how special they are. LW

Plan sabbatical time, with a rest-to-work ratio of 1 to 6. Use the one hour, day, or week of rest (for every six you work) to engage in restful meditation, retreat or significant volunteer opportunity. LW

Buy used clothing from thrift shops. Put the money saved, compared to new clothing from a catalog or branded label into your collection bank. LW

Weigh what you throw away today. How much was truly not usable and how much did you discard without thinking? LW