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Steve Keene
Ron,
Praying for the best for you.
Sandra,
I think you are right about walking the walk. we talk. I have found taking care of the homeless should begin at home. My little part: I let my 42 year old kid move back in. I wonder if one of our children will be as kind to us as you are to your mother as we age and deteriorate in the twilight of life. Hopefully those things we try to show them by example will become part of their sense of duty and compassion as they reach their middle age. However, as I have aged, I leave less to chance. Therefore, I have a Plan B.
I think it is very important to prioritize charity for those less fortunate. It is awful that some of the most well respected charities have found it necessary to take political stands, the Salvation Army as an example. I find myself thinking when I hear that bell ring, "Isn't that a fine red kettle of fish?" The Bible says, the poor will always be with us and directs us to give, promising that when we do the windows in heaven will be opened to us and our blessings will rewarded many times what we give. I hope everyone remembers that fact this Christmas season, morever I hope they remember it all year round.
Despite all of that I feel a special affinity for those I see that get out and work while being disabled or disadvantaged, not sitting at home dwelling on their own problems. I hope when I tip them well and smooth their path where I can, I am part of God's reward system for them when He gives me an unction to do so.
David,
I agree the homeless, addicted, underpriviledged, disabled and disadvantaged deserve a mention on our Prayer List as Sandra has suggested
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