There is a family that I met at church. They have recently fallen on hard times. Even though they have appealed to the Pastor for help getting school clothes and food for their children…. not a hand out, but a hand up i.e. a job. They work hard, even the kids.
The “Good Shepherd” declined … even though his pantry is overflowing with food and they don’t worry about children. The mom had to sell heirloom jewelry to feed her kids!
I cried and cried and decided to find a new home church. One where you can not only get spiritual guidance, but help when you need it. This Pastor is not meant to be called “a man of God” ... Jesus would have fed those kids and provided clothing.
Anyway, “Lady Jennifer” is the baby of the family. An 11-year-old girl who loves the Lord and accepts life on His terms. What a Joy! What an inspiration! She was visiting with me today and in her care-free way mentioned that all she’d eaten for a week was beans and applesauce! OMG! And she was SMILING!
At that moment, I decided that I am going to help this family. I can’t give them jobs, and I’m on disability – but the Lord opened my eyes and showed me a way to help them … instead of tithing to the Church; I’m going to give that money to them. I have the blessing of the Lord, I know I do. I am limited on income, but it never fails that God provides things I need and gives me a way to help others. Pennies from Heaven! This is no different. If the church refuses to help this wonderful family, a church I tithe to, then where is the tithing going? I am going to help this family because it’s what is right. It’s what God wants me to do
