Often we find ourselves caught in the hustle and bustle of a busy, noisy, and unforgiving world and forget to put other’s needs ahead of our own. Matthew 22:37-39 reminds us “you shall love the Lord, with all your heart. This is the greatest and the first commandment. The second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Our newest blog 35 Ways To Love Thy Neighbor gives us examples in which we can put into practice in own lives in order to follow His footprints out the door, across the street, and into the hearts of our neighbors.
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Start a prayer walk with others in your neighborhood.
Coordinate a neighborhood block party.
Leave inspiring chalk messages on the sidewalk and driveway outside your home.
Offer to visit regularly with a sick or elderly neighbor.
Smile, wave, and say hello!
Add your neighbors to your church’s prayer list.
Leave a note of thanks for delivery drivers and postmen.
Deliver a welcome package to new neighbors to welcome them to the neighborhood.
Launch a neighborhood Facebook page to share needs, ideas, and encouragement.
Fill a hamper or laundry basket for a family in need.
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Donate gently used technology, books, and school supplies to a homeschool family.
Host a weekly or monthly prayer circle at your home or in your yard.
Set up a community lending library to encourage the gift of literacy with your neighbors.
Participate in a community pantry or garden.
Drop a note of encouragement or appreciation in your neighbor’s mailbox.
Offer to do the grocery shopping or other errands for an elderly neighbor.
Intentionally support small businesses in your neighborhood.
Give back to local area nonprofit organizations, including the Precious Moments Chapel & Gardens!
Support a neighborhood lemonade stand or other “small” business!
Host a neighborhood potluck “dinner on the driveway” for the whole block.
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Start a walking club with interested neighbors to encourage health and wellness.
Spread the word about neighborhood garage sales.
Donate your gently used items to a neighbor’s garage sale.
Plant native flowers in your yard. They brighten our days and feed the bees, insects, and other pollinators.
Pay a neighbor a sincere compliment and share the compliment with others!
Celebrate someone else’s good news.
Offer free babysitting services for a family who deserves a much-needed break.
Drive safely and obey speed limits in your neighborhood.
Treat others with kindness and respect.
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Pray for others and offer mercy to those who wrong you.
Cultivate a friendly community atmosphere with encouraging words, kindness, and love.
Clean up after your pets and encourage others to do the same.
Be a good listener and do not spread slander or gossip about your neighbors.
Start a neighborhood recipe circle to share your favorite recipes with others!
Slow down, take a moment to not overlook the needs of others.
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