The power of the Internet has changed the game of how we live our lives. Think I’m being dramatic? Think again.
With things like YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and blogs, people have instant access to what they are interested in for free. Yes, for free. By disarming conglomerates who own purchasing power, we’ve empowered a generation to be culture shapers dedicated to sharing.
Looking for an inspirational devotional written by a farmer’s wife in the middle of the backlands? There’s a blog for that. Looking for a place to download coupons for baby products? There’s a Facebook fan page for that. Looking for instant updates on your sport’s team daily activities? There’s a Twitter account for that. Looking for a at-home workout from the comfort of your living room? There’s a YouTube clip for that.
I am determined to maintain my workout routine no matter what is on my plate. In laying out my day I realized I didn’t have time to commute back and forth to the gym and get in a solid workout. I hopped onto YouTube to see if I could find something that would be comparable to my routine at 24 Hour Fitness. Lo and behold, I stumbled onto Real Hollywood Trainers YouTube webpage and did a 55 minute cardio workout.
Was she Jillian Michaels? No. Did she have killer technology? No. Was it polished and pretty and perfect? No. But at the end of 55 minutes I was sweating and sore, grateful for her weekly dedication and training of the nameless faces who scour the Internet looking for workouts.
The power of giving has taken average people passionate about their field of excellence and made them into reputable voices in their perspective industry. Are there people who are doing it better? Are there people who mock homespun voices? Absolutely. But giving everyone a voice and a place at the proverbial table removes the power of the few wielding power over the all.
Do you bake? Give cupcakes to the local retirement home! Do you want to equip God’s people? Post your bible studies online! Do you write stories? Share them on a blog! Do you love sports? Coach a kid’s team! Do you like being dramatic? Use exclamation points!
The power of giving frees us to use our gifts without reservation. Give greatly.
LOVE THIS POST!!!! 🙂 Especially the call-to-action at the end! 🙂
So glad you did! Keep writing. We need it.
Aww, THANK YOU for the kind words of encouragement with my writing, Bianca! You are a sweetheart! 🙂 And yes, I will keep writing because I need it like the air I breathe. 🙂 As a writer, I’m sure you understand! 🙂
What a coincidence this post of today Bianca!
Last evening I was asking God to inspire you more so you could write, and give us more, so we can get encouraged and inspired by your great masterpieces&and here you go by posting about giving!
I am so truly thankful you share in this blog for free your life,thoughts, reflections,vlogs and so on:)
Everything you write makes me draw closer to Jesus and I so wish more Christians depicted or experienced God as you:) So if I can’t pay you in money(I wish I can when I have a job, or I could buy you a Diane Furstenberg) I can pay you by saying:Thank you for sharing&keep up the good work sis!
Love and Hugs
Herta
p.s This weekend have been reading almost all your entries of this blog, they are so good, you have no clue, well probably you have(while trying to apply for jobs online btu your blog was so tempting so ditched the job applying process and read your masterpiece)
p.s please don’t think I am a stalker but I love, love your blogs.
If it draws you closer to God, AWESOME! If you’re a stalker, AWESOME! You just made me feel cool. 😉 Just kidding. Well—half kidding. 😉
Because you are one SUPER COOL sister:)
Thanks for sharing this Bianca! I’ve been so upset with technology these days and how much it’s stealing from our generation…anyways, this post helped me begin thinking alot more positively about it!! lovely perspective!!!
Awesome! Hopefully we can use technology for good.
This is so lovely. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Thank you for reading. You’re vantage point is what keeps me going. I love the margins and you represent the space in between. Thank you.
Any luck on the wedding ring hunt?
No, not yet. But I will definitely keep you posted! Thanks for asking. 🙂
Word to your mom
Strike that. Word to our mom.
this was a wonderful post! sometimes i don’t feel much like giving… this was a good reminder! thank you!
I’m behind on blog reading, but sure happy I caught up today. I really, really love this. Really. I need to be constantly reminded that my paying job isn’t my whole life – I could be giving so much more. Love you, friend.
Ergo, you will blog more. The end.
Wonderful post!
Thank you for doing all of this for free. I am a very new Christian, and your blog has helped answer many of the questions I’ve had, and has been a great source of inspiration.
It was the kindness, enthusiasm and honesty of Christians like you that helped change my heart.
Keep up the awesome work!
Awesome! So glad and honored 🙂