Charity....
I have no doubt that we all give something to one charity or another at some time, and many will do so on a regular basis. Of course, I’m talking money now but not forgetting the many who give their time freely, without which many concerns might not be able to keep going.
In times of hardship, as it is for many at the moment, every pound matters to more people, and giving isn’t easy – and for some it seems virtually impossible. I have to admit that I have reached the point of cutting back and have already had to choose to ignore most pleas for money received through the post. I just don’t have it to give and there are a lot of families in a worse situation than me. The Bible suggests 10% of our income but that can be quite difficult unless your income is nicely above what you need to live on. So I just wanted to say a big thank you to those who are still managing to give something to charity. It might be animals, children, medical research, the church, or any one of many worthy causes.
To those who give their time, and for many it is in addition to any financial giving, I also offer my heartfelt thanks. Without you some of those charities would struggle to operate.
All of you are reaching out in one way or another, bringing hope to someone who needs it.
Lord, encourage and help us to keep reaching out to those who are in need. Let us not be discouraged by difficulty or fear of failure, but continue your work with a good heart. Amen.
Jim Finch
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