Spontaneous Thoughtfulness

Pastor Steven Furtick

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Spontaneous Thoughtfulness Posted: 05 Aug 2009 02:00 AM PDT Yesterday we discussed the advantages of systematic thoughtfulness. However, no advance strategic planning can replace the value of old-fashioned Spirit-led spontaneous thoughtfulness. The essence of spontaneous thoughtfulness can be summarized in just a few instructions. If you see a need, meet it. If you think a thought of affirmation, give voice to it. If you have a kind idea, implement it. For example, when I heard recently that one of our core team members was moving, I thought: I wonder if they’ve booked a moving truck? I wonder if we could help them with that? Too many times, I’ve let impressions like this die on the vine. More and more, I’m learning to write the impression down, bring it up to the appropriate person the next day, and do everything in my power to turn good intentions into helpful actions. (I sent the moving truck, by the way. The couple was very grateful.) How many encouraging words pass through your head on a daily basis that never make a safe landing in the heart of a recipient? If you think something good, say it! The more accurate and specific, the better. Spontaneous thoughtfulness keeps you tuned into the frequency of the activity of God all around you. And a posture of thoughtfulness increases the likelihood that God will send opportunities for impact into your life.