Day 34 - Love Dare - Love Celebrates Godliness

Dare:
Find a specific, recent example when David demonstrated Christian character in a noticeable way. Verbally commend him for this at some point today.

Oh darn. I did this yesterday. I could have saved it for today and been done with this dare. In truth, there is so much to commend David about. He truly tries to live a life that is honoring to Christ. He has such a strong gift of mercy. For example, the thing I commended him for yesterday involved his role as AWANA Commander, a Christian children's club that focuses on Bible memorization done through our church. The club has a "store" every once in a while where the kids can spend their AWANA bucks that they earn for memorizing verses, outstanding behavior, bringing their Bible and things like that.

Anyway, there are some kids that are just poor. Their parents would never be able buy much since they are probably concentrating on things like paying their rent and buying food. Sometimes these kids may not have earned enough bucks to buy something they really want so David will let them buy it for whatever they have. He had one boy that had 20 AWANA bucks and wanted something that was 75 bucks. David let him have it to the consternation of some of his AWANA store helpers, who have the gift of administration and prophecy. They thought David should be helping the kids learn the value of money while David wants to teach them grace. It all goes back to when he was a poor kid. He remembers people that reached out to him and gave him things he didn't deserve. That made such an impact on his life. He wants kids to experience the same thing.

See, isn't he wonderful? I have the gift of administration but I have learned to understand David's motivation and truly support how he handles these situations and think it is what Jesus would do in the same situation. When David told me about this, I told him how much I admired him and what he did. He said he wonders what people think when they see him. I think they see someone that loves God and lives a life that honors God.

So, it will be so easy to find something to praise in him today.

Result:
As I said, David is so easy to praise. I'm starting to try to put this all together. I have six more days. On the 7th day I want to tie this together - what changes have occurred, that kind of stuff. So, I'm doing some deep thinking here - don't disturb me.