Galatians 6:2 Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you fulfill the law of Christ.
Blackaby writes, "recognizing a need in someone's life can be one of the greatest invitations from God you will ever experience." However, involvement precedes recognition, and involvement is a shortcoming of mine. I like to show up at Sunday School and discuss the lesson then head to worship. Tennis is exercise and fresh air, not an opportunity to share God's grace with a friend. I am comfortable with surface friendships. Share a laugh, discuss the weather and "see ya' next week".
For years I have bashed Facebook as the sharing of the banal and trivial, but it is through those sharings that needs can be recognized and God's love shared if a person is sensitive to the Holy Spirit and willing to become involved.
God has allowed Kristi and I to be in a place where we have time and some resources to assist others who are in need, but how well are we using these gifts from God? I cannot speak for Kristi, but I know I am selfish with so much of what God has given me.
A particular area of struggle for me is in the area of finances. Kristi and I both have great jobs and have chosen to purchase a modest home, BUT lately I have been struggling with the accumulation of stuff and home projects. Nothing outlandish such as a boat or motorcycle, but $100 there and $200 there can add up in a hurry. All of a sudden any disposable income we might have to assist someone is sitting in the garage or planted in the yard. Please pray that I will become content with all that God has provided so Kristi and I will be in a position to be a financial resource for a person or a ministry if God places a need in front of us.
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