Recently I have been flooded with needs from people in our community - my friends and fellow citizens who struggle with the pain of poverty. The needs range from dental care, help with rent, electricity about to be shut off, car repairs, the need for shoes, baby clothes... and the list goes on. Each time I hear about another need, i get overwhelmed. What do we do to help our neighbors and friends?
Today, I drove around and handed out fruits and vegetables from a local market. Its not much but its a little help. My heart was broken as I delivered to one family. They are a family who has 6 kids. Both parents lost their jobs. Years ago when things were going well they had bought a camper to get away to campgrounds and relax. Today they live in that camper. No work, no income, no hope. I just do not know how they do it.
My heart is broken for them. My heart is broken for all my friends who struggle with poverty.
What am I willing to sacrifice to help? What are you willing to sacrifice to lend a helping hand?
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