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My sister and I have made a decision to do more to help others in need WITHOUT giving it a second thought. As Christians The Bible explicitly says that we are to love our neighbours as ourselves. It's the second most important commandment, after loving God with all your heart and soul. So if we are to love our neighbours as ourselves that means we must give of ourselves to those in need and yes I'm talking about the homeless, the drug addicts, the prostitutes and of course our families and friends. Giving doesn't just have to mean money, but time, resources, skills, a shoulder to cry on, an ear to listen, food, clothes, whatever it is that you have to offer.
My sister told me that nearly every day on her way to work she sees a homeless man, asking for money and food and her heart has been telling her to reach out to him. For many of us our first instinct is to keep a wide berth, because who knows; they could be high on drugs, or mentally unstable or ready to lash out at someone, but we've now come to the conclusion, especially as the days grow colder, that we can no longer walk by and turn a blind eye to the blatant need that surrounds us each and every day. Yes, sometimes people are to blame for their own demise, but very often they are not. In any case who are we to judge? If we were without a roof over our heads or in desperate need wouldn't we want someone, anyone to reach out to us? Of course we would.
After watching numerous sermons by the amazingly spirit filled Man of God Francis Chan (seriously he is radical and completely on fire for Jesus), my sister and I feel strongly that God is leading us to reach out to those in need, and even if He wasn't this is something we should all be doing anyway. We are going through our wardrobes and our parents wardrobes to gather all the clothes and shoes that are no longer required, especially coats and winter boots, and we're going to start giving to people we see in need in our local community. These items do nothing but lie around, not being worn and taking up unnecessary space, so why not give to those who need it most? Come on, it is FREEZING out there. I feel cold in my home sometimes, so I can't even begin to imagine what it is like being on the streets at this time of year. We must all do MORE!!
Why don't you have a look around in your own home and see if there are any items you could give to someone who needs it more than you?
Be a blessing to someone in need. You won't regret it.
"Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed."
Proverbs 19:17
"Do not neglect to do good and share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God."
Hebrews 13:16
1 comment:
Great post sis, its true we can all do something for someone in our community there is always someone in need and most of us don't even realize how fortunate we are.
We have wardrobes full of excess clothes, shoes and trainers that have accumulated and turned us into a nation of hoarders! We need to GIVE
"... He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none;and he that hath meat,let him do likewise." Luke 3:11
"Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth,where moth and rust doth corrupt,and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:For where your treasure is,there will your heart be also."
Matthew 6:19-21
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