There are people who are hurting this Christmas season. They didn't do anything to deserve the hurt. The pain found them.
For some, they have a health issue that is dogging them and have experienced little relief. It has impacted their ability to work and provide for their family.
For others, the wage earner has ditched their better half and left them to fend for themselves while attempting to survive on minimum wage.
Still for others, the job market has tightened up and people have been laid off.
These people are good people. These people love God and are trying to do what is right by God and for their families. But sadly, they are hurting. There will be a Christmas this year, it just won't be for them.
I know Christmas is not about the money. It is about the Love of God, but tell that person how much God loves them as the sheriff comes by to evict them from their home. Tell the person about the Love of God when they tell their children there will be no presents, family or friends for Christmas.
I have a friend how stumbled on an elderly women with nothing. Her husband dumped her for younger woman. She was sleeping on the floor of an empty apartment. My friend told all his friends that he wanted to help this lady. He borrowed a truck from an uncle and is now out collecting furnishing for this elderly lady. My friend will make a difference and is "proving out LOVE in the doing".
What will you do this Christmas season for another? I know of needs among my blog friends. If you have some extra resources and want to help someone, I'll be happy to hook you up with those in need.
As for the Grace Point family, we have an incredible benevolent ministry. Hurting people come by the church office almost daily with needs that are heart felt. This is a great time of year to dig deep and invest in other people's lives through this giving ministry.
God bless and please prove out your love in the doing....Surf to: http://www.freshc.org for a Fresh Connection...
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