January 13, 2012 with 65 Comments

Friday Give Away and LWP Fund

All right. I have a few things to cover today.

I’ll start with my usual $25 Friday give away to someone from my email subscriber list. This week’s winner is: pawsymoto77! Congrats. Email me at lina@livingwithpower.org to claim the gift.

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I’ve been thinking a lot about overwhelming need and give away’s. What’s a better way to meet people’s needs? How can I be more intentional in meeting true need?

In an effort to prayerfully consider these things, I’m going to start a Living with Power Fund for benevolence by putting away money each Friday for each comment you leave on my blog. Here’s how it will work:

  • You will help me help others by leaving a comment. Please limit your entries to 1 comment per person.
  • I will put away $5 per comment each Friday in a separate account that I will then use to meet needs.
  • If you have a true need or are aware of a true need in your community, please email me at lina@livingwithpower.org and let me know about it.
  • What constitutes a true need? That sounds like a blog I’ll be writing soon! Stay tuned.

Here’s what I believe: God will bring the right needs to my attention, and He will give me the wisdom in giving. I don’t have a doubt about that.

I also believe this is simply the first step of getting more organized in giving. The more God blesses His children, the more He expects us to bless others. Let’s be praying over how each of us can give more.

I’m so grateful for each of you, and for your pushing me to think and give one step further.

Today’s question for you to comment on is this: (if you’re reading this via email, click here for the comments page).

If I only had one more year to live, I would _______________ .

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  • Milo

    Not shovel without gloves.

  • Phyllis

    I would recruit my family to spend as much time as possible together and telling others about Jesus along the way

  • Ruth

    Travel, focus on quality time with loved ones.

  • Lina

    I would write a book

  • Joni

    Share Jesus with extended family… and then travel to New Zealand.:-)

  • Sarah O.

    Persistently share once, twice again the gospel to my aunt and uncle…travel to Europe…write significant friends/family in my life a letter sharing what impact they have made to me…be more aware of cherishing each experience, conversation, and laugh.

  • Cathy Marrero

    If I only had one more year to live, I wouldn’t want to work. Only because I would want the time to be with family and friends. Not to mention be with those I can share with what God has done in my life before I leave. I want to build a legacy for my children to pour out to others, the great works God can do as what he has done in my life. I want to pour out to young mom’s, teenagers suffering in this world with image and their worth, women and marriages. There is nothing more powerful then sharing your own testimonies of what God has done in different areas in your life. Who can tell the story better then yourself, don’t wait another day, do it today.

  • Corinne

    If I only had one more year to live, I would work even more diligently to share Christ with those I have beenwitnessing too. I would spend even more time loving them so they can see Christ through me.
    I could say take a cruise or enjoy all the things that I have not done which I would want to do, but sharing my faith and prayer for the lost is very important in these times!

  • TerrieAnn

    In the words of Tim McGraw…
    I’d go sky divin’,
    I’d go rocky mountain climbin’,
    I’d go 2.7 seconds on a bull name Fu Manchu.
    And love deeper,
    And speak sweeter,
    And give forgiveness I’ve been denying… Little things would be irrelevant and relationships and sharing love would be a priority, along with trying lots of new things. :) )

  • Tanya

    Take a cruise around the world!

  • Holly

    Lina, you’re amazing and inspirational! Thank you for that.

    I would spend time with family and friends, travel and make sure to tell all my unsaved family about Jesus, again and again and again!!!

  • Amber

    If I only had one more year to live, I would find My Dad a job and pay off My P’s house.

  • Diane

    One year to live? I would probably cry first then get everything in order as much as possible for my family then just spend as much time with them and friends as possible. I would spend time telling people about Jesus and I would make a video to tell friends and family that I didn’t get a chance to talk to. So you have made me think Lina – why am I not doing all of this wholeheartedly now? Time to step it up I think – thanks!

  • Gina

    I would take 1 of my bikes travel the world spreading his word, 1 pedal @ a time. Also, find the highest mountain 2 climb and shout I LOVE YOU LORD. and this blog. These are facts. :)

  • Tina

    ask God for more opportunities to share who He is with those who don’t know Him-in Hawaii? ;)

  • Linda

    Be more aware of the things that matter most and not let the little things control my life. Love your idea for the give away.

  • Ana-Maria

    If I knew I had only one more year to live, I would go to every country in the world where I had a friend, acquaintance, family member, classmate, and do my final pitch for Jesus:)

  • Candy Fulsher

    I would continue to live life without regrets. (And maybe declutter and organize the house so my hubby doesn’t have to). Maybe I could squeeze a trip to the Bahamas in there too.

  • Telma

    I would write a book for my daughter and tell her how amazing God has been to me.

  • Anne

    Spend as much time as I can with those that I love, sharing Jesus & what He means along with enjoying our time together doing whatever. Would also try, really hard, to get to Hawaii again :)

  • Anne

    BTW – Love this idea Lina! You’re setting an example for those who follow your blog & tweets. Thanks

  • Laurie N

    If I only had 1 more year I would want to spend lots of time with family and friends! If it were this year, I would want to be sure I help celebrate Lina’s 40th birthday lol! I guess overall I would my focus would be on the people I love!

  • Jen T.

    Not sweat the small stuff and spend more time with my husband, kids, and family.

  • Debbie Goumas

    I would finally read through the entire bible and also take as many vacations with my husband as I could. Love to travel!

  • Patricia

    I would get a second opinion! :)

    • lina

      that’s funny!

  • Roxanna Ferris

    If I only had one more year to live, I would……spend as much time with my daughter as possible … and pray !!!!!! :)

  • http://LiveSimplyLiveThriftyLiveSavvy.com/ JLLopez1006

    focus more on God, get my memories in order, and try to accomplish my dream prior to that time.

  • Jennine G

    Travel and spend lot of time in the prayer and the Word, and try to be a witness for Christ!

  • susan nelson

    Use my time wisely and journal everything:)

  • Sarah

    Amazingly, I have no idea how to answer this. Kinda one of those ‘I don’t know until I’m in that position’ type thing. I did, however, want to leave a comment for the LWP Fund. I think it’s a wonderful idea and a very selfless thing for you to do!

  • brittney

    what a nice idea lina!
    if i only had one more year to live, i would spend LOTS of time in the Word and with family. also, i would tell one of those make-a-wish places & maybe they’d fly me & my crew all over the world! :)

  • Kathleen

    …I would share with everyone on my path the faithfulness and power of our Lord who rescued me from the fire and given me the honor and humbling privledge of sharing Him through this experience. It is the most overwhelming experience I have been through but filled with more blessings than I could ever have imagined. I intend on spending the rest of my life givng HIM glory and praise through this journey I am on!

  • Roxanne

    I think that I am not in that position … Having only 1 year to live and knowing it. I do however wish that I could live every day always doing (or at least trying) to do everything with good intention and for the right purpose. It is my hope that would keep everything else in line.

  • ramzi

    so, let me understand this right. $5 will be donated, as a result of this little turdy comment? well here goes and wish whoever benefits from it well!

    I will enjoy my last year. I will minimize computer time (I enjoy it as it is beneficial but worthless in terms of enjoying life itself–have u ever ‘visited’ a place totally online…).

    I would bike a good bit and get in good shape (feels so good).

    I would meditate and pray and try to influence people to do right.

  • http://www.gardenofedengoods.com Kindra

    Write letters to my kids to open on holidays, birthdays etc.

    Thankful for you servants heart Lina!

  • Misty

    Spend every waking moment with my husband and kids, and share the gospel more fearlessly!

  • Laura M

    If I only had one more year to live, I would sell all my stuff and use the money to travel and visit friends/family in various states/countries to just spend quality time with them and try to be an encouragement to them.

  • Glenda

    Work harder to influence my husband for the Lord, and spend as much quality time with my family as I possibly could!

  • Laura Johnston

    share Jesus boldly with each person I came in contact with.

  • Cindy

    OnlY one year left… Definitely quit my job. Spend lots of time with family and friends. And cry out to the Lord for experiences to show others about Him. And pray lots with my daughter to comfort her since i will be goung soon to heaven!

  • Tammy

    Wow, that is good question. If I only had one more year to live, I would be so excited to finally see-be with my Jesus for Eternity- no more tears,etc. And within that year I would love to do whatever the Lord’s will is for me for such a time as this, serving, giving, loving HIM more through sharing Christ more + spending time loving my family + friends, hoping they would come to know my Lord/Savior in that time + thru my passing. Praise be to God for HIS Glory! :) No Jesus No Peace.. Know Jesus Know Peace..

  • http://www.justinandlauriestory.blogspot.com Laurie J

    live in the moment, not missing a thing.

    • Monique

      Live fearlessly providing service to others, just being “present” in other people’s lives, fully and completely…and choose joy instead….

  • http://thegentleflower.blogspot.com Katrine

    Hi!
    I looove this idea <3
    Hmm I guess I would travel the world with my family. The family part is most important though ;)

    Great work– keep it up, the world needs more people like you around <3

    Please stop by my blog some time and say hi ;)
    (im hosting a giveaway as well)

    Great to meet you! :)
    Katrine
    thegentleflower.blogspot.com

  • Decafonly

    “What if” questions stress me out! So I have no idea:( Hope this non-answer is still worthy of $5!

  • Vicki Etters

    I would live in the moment and choose the next right response that honors God to the best that I am able thru the power of His Holy Spirit. I would spend as much time in His Word reading and sharing as he would allow and praying for my impact on my husband and family.

  • Krista

    In the words of Beth Moore, I would do what the Lord would call me to do and to the rest I would be “quite unwilling!” (that’s a shout out to my roadtrip ladies!!!!)

  • Martie

    …live each day as if it were my last.

  • Gina

    This doesn’t count for the $5. this is amazing. I can’t stop crying. ill add $5 of my own for making a 2nd comment. message sent from my mom.She grabbed my phone… this is the best thing ur doing Lina. Such an inspiration to so many. Motivates me to help more and reach more people. Thanks Nechi family

  • Sheree Cupps

    If I had one more year to live, I would spend it sharing the good news of the gospel to my family, and ensuring them that all is good with my soul.

  • Linda

    study God’s Word more, pray more, love others more.

  • Carol

    I would count the days until I was with my Lord and Savior! I would tell everyone I know about the gospel and Jesus Christ.

  • Joleen

    I would make every second count. I would make sure there were no regrets and I would be more diligent in making sure that I lived out Colossians 3:13-17.

  • Carol G

    I know this is late (Saturday) but I just wanted to say that I would try to quit being so cranky to my husband, quit my part-time job, smile a lot more and love and be loved.

  • Sharee

    If I only had one more year to live and I knew it, my primary source of living with this knowledge would be the Lord, God. By the power of the Holy Spirit, I would deal with what that means for me and my loved ones.
    I would very quickly get rid of all the clutter that I have put off for years, (You do this before you move) and get about the Lord’s work.
    I wonder why I would have to be almost dead before I actually did this? Maybe this is why you posted this question on your blog. No one knows how long they have to live, I may be gone next week, so maybe I should live like I may have one more year to live. Thanks, Lina.

  • Alyssa

    I would help my husband find a new wife! And spend lots of time with the people that I love that live so far away, and sharing Christ more and more with my unbelieving friends.

  • Olga Hennessey

    I will try to finish all my craft projects.

  • Jaclyn Hunt

    I would spend as much time with God and my family as possible.

  • Gina

    I would and thinking hard abt this.found a bike @ resale shop stripped it down cleaned every part.the work I couldn’t doi had help.some bruises on it. Im going 2 donate to Lwp fund.im not saying when. Lina.Tina.Jennine will know. So proud of of what I learned so far blessed is what im feeling.

  • http://www.katieganshert.com/blog Katie Ganshert

    give my son and my husband a year-long never-ending hug

    and tell everyone I know about Jesus.

    Man….why does it take me dying to do that last one? Now I’m all paranoid God is going to send an angel to tell me I have one year to live so I better get talking.

  • Alethea

    Try and be more intentional in all I did and I wouldn’t waste time.

  • Darlene

    If I only had one more year to live, I would spend as much time as I could with my family and friends. I would try to do some of the things I’ve always wanted to do. I would make sure my heart was right with God so that when I died I would at least know where I was going. I would try to make my life into an example for others and live for God so that my children can learn how to face life’s challenges on their own.

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  • Carolin Guthorle

    If I only had one more year to live,  I would try to find a good home for my giant dog no one wants.