How we collectively increased happiness by 52%!

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2 ай бұрын

Today we're celebrating our May serving challenge. I challenged myself to serve someone every day in May, and hundreds of you joined in! Hear the stories, win prizes and celebrate with us! 🙌
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Time Stamps:
05:05 Start! Welcome!
05:38 Military Family Story
07:38 The Stats on Serving and Happiness
11:19 Give Aways + Stories!
27:10 Family Good Deed Culture
29:00 The salt of the earth
38:20 What's next
41:58 Closing prayer

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@liap1293 2 ай бұрын

Diana, you embody this verse: "And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds," Hebrews 20:24.

@kakylong2 2 ай бұрын

Dianna, Great challenge. My friend & I were in a restaurant & gave a man a tract from our church. He came over & asked if he could sit with us & we all ended up talking about the Lord for an hr. It was awesome. 😊

@DianaKokku 2 ай бұрын

Wow! Thats amazing! Thank you for sharing 💛

@angelacowperthwaite984 2 ай бұрын

great stories im disabled and cant do much but i did join the greeter team at our church and got to talk to a few people and make them smile it did make me feel good after ill be doing it once a month they let me sit at the greeter desk so that is helpful my legs are weak to stand long and im also a major introvert i never thought i'd be able to this but God showed me i can

@cynthiafisher9907 2 ай бұрын

That’s amazing, Angela! I’m proud of you!

@Kmw316 2 ай бұрын

Sorry I missed the live but was at a tea with 50 women at our church. It is such a blessing to see how much good was accomplished in May to share love and care. I pray each participant will try to incorporate some special act of kindness in their life at least weekly. It blesses others but also ourselves. What a joy!

@evandenberg196 2 ай бұрын

Thank you all! You are a blessing to me and to others! May God bless you all!

@lindsaylemon2677 2 ай бұрын

I work and live near a hospital, I prayer over the medical helicopters that fly over head. I pray not only for the patient on the helicopter but their families and the flight crew! Thank you for your passion for kindness and the Lord! I appreciate you!

@sarahko2014 2 ай бұрын

I also say a prayer whenever an ambulance passes by with its sirens on...🙏

@MargieWoods 2 ай бұрын

Lindsay, thank you for this wonderful, very practical example. It helps me think of prayers I can offer for those things that my particular situation exposes me to, which is really an opportunity /privilege to send payrers an love.

@kentshoemaker6785 2 ай бұрын

I’m less concerned about the quantity and appreciate more the change in focus. Thank you!

@jaymilisa 2 ай бұрын

Hi from Western Kentucky! I love you & Dawn! (I found you from the Minimal Mom!) We love random acts of kindness - it truly is more blessed to give than receive. (However, you really don't give without getting back - it's impossible! God is so good like that!) 😍

@DianaKokku 2 ай бұрын

Hello and thank you for sharing… and you’re so right!!! 🥰🥰🥰

@julievw6520 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the wonderful, positive video! Though I didn't take part in the challenge, it was lovely to hear all the positive letters and feedback! Also, lots of great ideas of things to do to serve or be kind to others with the videos about this challenge lately! 🙏💜🎉 I also came on here to say that the top you were wearing (cardigan or jacket or whatever), and even the peach / pinkish block of color that was on the right side of the screen during the video....all went really nice with your hair color and skin coloring!! 💜😉 While I don't always get to all of your videos, I always enjoy the ones that I do catch (maybe half or more?!)! Thank you for what you do! 🙏🎉🙏 Blessings to you and your sweet family, and your lovely extended family! 🙏💜

@user-mi4tf3em8b 2 ай бұрын

Yes! I did it and enjoyed every minute! My daughter did some, as well. Thank you! Oh, I’m from NW Illinois and my other daughter lives in St. Louis Park. PS They’re 29 year old twins! 🤗

@MommyMacDonald-ho1ob 2 ай бұрын

Watching on replay. The month of May is hard for my family . On May 1 is the anniversary of the passing of my mom , last year my oldest child on May 2 had to let go of her almost 20 week old pregnancy, baby was missing 90% of his brain. He was born stillborn. So I try to be positive in May. Moving forward on May 19 my Daughter gave birth to boy / girl twins . All doing well. So while in the hospital I stayed with them and with every meal if there was stuff my daughter wouldn't eat we would put it in the mommy fridge so if there was another mommy who could use it, it didn't get put in the trash. Now I try to take the twins so my daughter can get rest at least once a week . Now we would like to take a basket of treats up to the hospital for our l&d team.

@DianaKokku 2 ай бұрын

Wow, what an amazing story of what a difference a year can make! And the Lord’s faithfulness. Thank you for sharing 🥰

@Genie519 2 ай бұрын

It’s wonderful how it makes you think twice. Even letting a senior in line in front of us at the grocery store or taking a moment and thanking a cashier or librarian. It’s free and it spreads goodness. It brought joy to my boys and reminded us Jesus wants us to give light to others☺️

@vikieierdam5516 2 ай бұрын

Diana, you are such a treasure. I so appreciate your spiritual perspective and how it shines from your heart. Thank you!

@shannonmcmullen3916 2 ай бұрын

Hello from Ontario, Canada!!! So fun being apart of this Live with you Diana!!!! Being single still can be discouraging sometimes! But I actually think this season is a blessing because I am able serve, encourage and speak life into others! It is truly rewarding to help others!! Thanks again Diana for challenging us in this!!! Great job everyone!!!

@cynthiafisher9907 2 ай бұрын

Yes, and you don’t have the discouragement of having your partner not be on board with it.

@user-ww5uv9jd7i 2 ай бұрын

Diana you have encouraged me to continue what I'm doing and to even do other acts of kindness.Ten years ago I retired from being a nurse's aid e. I missed the residence so much that I decided to take my dog with me to see the residents.Turned out that it ended up being a circle of love for all of us. My dog look forward to it. As well as the residents and myself. Eve got involved playing scrabble with a couple residents. I still continue to do this, but now I'm also going. To other assisted livings and nursing homes with a friend. And asking, if we can pray for them. When we do we offer them a stitched cross with a prayer that the can put in their pocket to remind them the Lord is just a prayer away. This has brought a lot of joy in my life too.Thank you Diana, it continues to make me realize I can do even more. Blessing and love to you. Pat

@lynnwarren6127 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the encouragement and reminder to do these acts of kindness. My mind was more focused on others this month. I made a meal for someone who had surgery, wrote an encouraging letter to a friend, took flowers and food to my mother in law one day, and several other things. I was more aware of even letting people out in traffic in our congested small town.

@julieshannon4368 2 ай бұрын

I only did a few things from the list but it definitely started me thinking and I'm excited to make June my first serve month! Thank you for your faithfulness to our Father and for your encouragement in a dark world! Blessings to you and your family, in Jesus name!

@johnandkitty 2 ай бұрын

Side note: That's your color, Diana.

@tammyblankenship6786 2 ай бұрын

I did do quite a bit, but I didn't get it completely done this month. It's been a crazy month for me! Thank you for heading this up. I appreciate you!

@Wendy-eb2tl 2 ай бұрын

Diana, you look so fresh and younger in this video. You are glowing.

@DianaKokku 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! I’ve essentially been pregnant or taking care of a new baby for much my career on KZfaq 😌 I’m trying to take good care of myself and walking again, which feels so good. Thank you 💛

@gobeefree5242 2 ай бұрын

You blessed me, thank you. The beautiful, calming, and compassionate way you speak is so uplifting and refreshing. There are so many stressful, hurried, and fast moving podcast out there. They just add to the tension and stress of our lives.Your pod cast was just such a perfect blessing and uplift to my day. You inspired me, and I was able to recenter and focus on the positive and be more grateful for the many blessings in my life. I wish you had a daily pod cast, I know it would be such a blessing to so many. Thank you for your faithful service and love.❤

@user-be8tf5qy6d 2 ай бұрын

So appreciate your heart and your spirit for serving! Where did you get that information about the Salt of the Earth? I love the practical ideas! Thank you

@terrydewan7831 2 ай бұрын

I had so much fun and excitement taking part in May I serve you. The most exciting was buying a gift card for the person behind me in a drive thru or was it buying a seniors lunch? Hmmn I wanna continue. I am from London ON Canada and am drinking coffee. Deborah

@DianaKokku 2 ай бұрын

I can’t get enough of these stories! Thank you for participating and sharing!! 💛☺️

@estherniekoley21 Ай бұрын

I love your heart behind this!! I would have loved to join you with this challenge but I knew we’d be gone most of the month n it wouldn’t work as well.

@jodierhea2658 2 ай бұрын

Great video and recap!. I especially loved when you stopped to pray for Jackie😢❤ and also prayed at the end. God bless you, Diana.❤

@itsrach08 2 ай бұрын

My mother and I both done this challenge. It was a blessing to serve. Thanks so much Dianna for encouraging us all to get out there! ❤😎

@SarahMcconnell-wn7wb 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Diana that was wonderful.also I love to listen to you pray. It always stirs my heart. God bless you and your wee family. Listening from Northern Ireland.

@bridgeta7813 2 ай бұрын

Public works and highway departments are often overlooked when giving kindness. Also, the local veterans agent would be a great resource. I have my littles draw pictures and we drop to the agent to give out around the holidays. We also have a VA long term care facility close and will drop off there.

@annemyers2136 2 ай бұрын

Sorry that I missed the live, but I loved the challenge and I ordered a shirt. Looking forward to June's opportunities to grow faithfully and serve joyfully.

@jacquinichols858 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for taking the time to pray for me and others who are also experiencing this struggle. I genuinely enjoyed this challenge and I think I might do it again this month! Also thank you for the tshirt! I wasn't expecting to win but it definitely brought a smile to my face when you announced my name at the end! Thank you for all your hard work for God's kingdom! You are such an amazing encourager and your smile brightens up my day! ☺

@DianaKokku 2 ай бұрын

Hi Jacqui! First, so sorry for spelling your name wrong, and second, thank you so much for your willingness to share. I know you’re not alone and I know your story will inspire so many of us. Thank you! Thank you for your kind message, and I’m so grateful we could bring encouragement to one another, what a gift 💛🥰 Blessings + love! Diana

@LindaSnow-hw4hv 2 ай бұрын

What a great challenge! Praise God for using you in our lives, Diana!

@beverlyrandallprovost 2 ай бұрын

.I did do some of the challenges, but I did not finished it was a joy to do what i did get done. I had surgery and had to get complete rest

@cherylhornbaker7782 2 ай бұрын

I think those thoughts in the back of your mind that won’t go away is God telling us to do something. So when I get those nagging thoughts, I do it. Thanks Diana. I enjoy your channel.

@Mary-kc2gg 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for all the encouragement!❤

@kathyschieb6686 2 ай бұрын

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ love everything you do for us. Thank you!!!

@larrytruax7465 2 ай бұрын

I’m sorry I missed your live vlog. But you always bring happiness to all of us praise God for what you share. Praise your sister Dawn as well for helping us to declutter stuff.