I have this thing regarding grace in this area. I feel that if there is no grace to carry me there for what I am looking to do, I’m either not in tune with God in what I am doing or am looking to do things in my own wisdom and / or strength. Sometimes its both.

How’s that saying go, “God will not send you where his grace will not carry you.” I don’t think I got that exactly right but you get the picture. I find this to be true and biblical.

God doesn’t necessarily call the equipped, but those coming from a purity of heart, willing to answer his call and yield to Him as we understand our need for Him. You are already ahead of the game understanding your need of something beyond yourself. And his equipping can come as we step out in faith. I don’t believe in rules beyond what God has established in Christ and his promises in Christ. Sometimes we may have to wait and other times as we step out in faith, God makes it more clear and either equips and opens doors or shuts them. Sometimes the apostles had to wait but when they got the call from God, they did what they were called to do and He would steer them in the right direction if they got off course.

Seems in my life He has been of late showing me that as my heart is right and I look to help, that He equips me with something that is helpful for the situation. I’m feeling those are in areas where there was a real need where the person wanted help, not some abuses, and I was in tune to it.

Anyway, nice to read good news so thanks for the “Good News”.

Love in Him,
Jo

Your question, “How many will do without so that others can have?” is a challenging one. I need lots of grace and wisdom to know how to do this.

Thank you for your good thoughts.

We all have something we can share, even if just our love.

How many people suffer from a distorted view of themselves and will go without food to the point of starvation, putting themselves in danger just to be more acceptable and loved? How many will do without so that others can have?

This is the problem I have with Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, seems upside down to me and revolve around self.

Reminds me of a story a lady told me. She said she was in dire straights with little food in her home and no money to substantially meet the needs of her family until next pay day. She heard a noise at her door but didn’t make much of it. Later she opened it and found items left for her with a note from her neighbor who was moving and thought she could do with them. She kept one for her children and sold the rest at a store. Gave her enough cash to get through until payday. Although she needed those items for that purpose, she said what she really needed was to see some kindness from others. That effected her more.

Thanks for sharing. Great stuff.
Love in Him,
Jo