this series, we learn to reframe our mindset so that we are not just living FOR blessings, but to BE blessings. Pastor Hurmon begins by introducing four reasons why we should live as blessings. First, if we live to be a blessing, we never miss out on being blessed ourselves. Second, being a blessing makes us better, healthier, and happier people for ourselves and those around us. Third, living to be a blessing allows us to endure suffering without giving up. Finally, being a blessing allows us to combat powerlessness by showing ourselves to be powerful against darkness in the world. Living to be a blessing does not require us to be wealthy, only to be willing.

One of the ways we carry out being a blessing is to tell our stories of faith and how God works in our lives. Others learn about God's redeeming power through our stories. In addition, when we show God's love through our stories and lives, we show the many ways that God's grace is for all people. As a practical matter, we should share our stories, casually and authentically, and be honest about the ways God's plan is still a mystery in our stories. We should also extend prayer to others when they share their own stories with us, model Jesus through service, and invite others into our church communities as part of sharing our stories and being a blessing.