Are you striving to find ways to bless others but feeling disappointed because you’re short on cash?
Don’t fret, there are plenty of ways that you can show your love for others.
I have taken care of the guess work and compiled a list of ways to show love to others without material gifts.
I hope that you find a gift idea on the list that you like.
Who knows, maybe this list will get your creative juices flowing and help you to come up with your own ways to show your love to others without giving physical gifts.
Ways to Show Love to Others Without Giving Gifts
Cook For Them
Do you know your friend or loved ones favorite foods? Why don’t you take some time to cook their favorite meal for them. If you want to make it extra special, you can invite them to join you. You can make a date night out of it.
Write them a heart felt note
If your friend or loved one’s love language is words of affirmation, this gift will mean more to them than you will ever know. Write a note from your heart on a piece of paper and give it to your friend or loved one. If you want to make it extra special, slip it into their lunch box. You can also add it to a mirror or their fridge, or find another secret, special way to share it.
Play a game with them
Is your friend or loved one into playing games? Do they have a favorite board game or video game that they can’t stop talking about? Why don’t you offer to sit down and play their favorite game with them.
No need to make it into a stressful competition, just play with them and keep it fun!
Need a game idea, Sonic 2 is one of my favorite two player video games and Monopoly Empire is one of my favorite board games.
2 More Ways to Show Love to Others Without Giving Gifts
Take them on a picnic outside
We all have to eat but you can make it extra special for your friend/loved one when you turn the meal into a picnic. You can then have that be followed by a nature walk. You can plan the day so that after the meal and a nice walk with each other, you can watch the sunset. Think of the beautiful pictures you can make. Not only that, your loved one will have memories they can hold onto in the years to come.
Give them a “gift” that makes you think of them
Is there a certain rock, seashell, flower, or other unique item found in nature that makes you think of your friend/loved one. Make sure that you give them that item. Want to make it extra special, write them a note explaining what about this particular item reminded you of them.
Ways to Show Love to Others Without Giving Gifts Continued
Compliment Them
Another great idea if your friend/loved one’s love language is words of affirmation. Compliment your friend. Don’t just share a generic compliment but take some time to verbalize things that you admire about them.
Do Chores for Them
One great thing you can do for someone (especially if they are a busy mom/housewife) is to volunteer to help them with chores. Want to make this extra special, you can create a “coupon” for your help on any task(s) which they can redeem at any time.
Write a Song and Dedicate it to Them
Do you sing or play an instrument? Create a song and dedicate it to them. Want to make it extra special? You can record the song on a CD for them to keep for years to come.
Mail them a Card
Mail your friend/loved one a card. Instead of a card you bought at the store, take scrap paper, stickers, random items you have lying around the house and create a unique card and send it to them. Don’t have the money to pay for postage, you can just place it in their mailbox or leave it on their porch for them to find later.
Give Them a Hug
This one is a great idea if your friend/loved one’s love language is physical touch. Give your friend/loved one a long hug to show them just how much you care.
Conclusion
There are plenty of ways to show your love for others without giving gifts. It may take some time, some thought, and a little ingenuity but it is possible. Which one of these ideas were your favorite? Do you have a way that you like to show your love for others without giving gifts that didn’t make it on this list? Share it with me, I’d love to hear all about it. Don’t forget, it is not about the gifts that we give or receive, it is about the greatest gift given, Jesus Christ. Merry Christmas!