Giving back to the community doesn’t have to be big or fancy. It can be something as simple as serving a meal at a soup kitchen or sitting down to play cards with someone who’s disabled or lonely. Those little moments tell people, “You matter. I see you.”
We live in a world where it’s so easy to judge, gossip, or tear each other down. But we’re called to do the opposite—to lift each other up. Kind words instead of criticism. A helping hand instead of looking the other way. Just showing up for someone can make a bigger difference than we realize.
Helping others also helps us. It pulls us out of our own heads and reminds us that we’re not the only ones struggling. When you give your time and your heart, you feel more connected, more grounded, and more grateful.
You don’t need money, status, or a perfect past to give back. All you need is a willing heart and a little bit of time. One meal, one conversation, one card game—small acts, big impact.
We’re all fighting battles. Let’s choose to be the people who make those battles a little easier to carry. We rise higher when we lift each other up.
By Josh Bridges
