Withholding

Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act. Proverbs 3:27

Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people. - Galatians 6:10

On Sunday, Meghan and Cody helped us looked forward to the kind of family we want to create around us. They outlined a process of grieving the past, we releasing expectations in the present, and intentionally choosing to bless in the future.

Scripture is full of invitations like the ones above to choose into a life of blessing, to make it way of approaching all relationships, especially within our closest relationships. Think of blessing as calling out the good, both in the sense of naming what is there but also encouraging what is there to flourish. It’s both a gift and an invitation.

Take this question to prayer with you today: Who is it that you may be withholding blessing from and what would it look like for you to stop with holding and give freely to that person?