New Year's giving resolution and past year reflection

Lord, you have blessed me abundantly throughout my life. This year has held a special blessing by learning the joy of giving. But I don't want to stop it here and merely write my book. I want you Lord to guide the process so I can help you bring others into your Kingdom and be a soothing balm to the pain and heartache that the broken are feeling. If it is your will, I would also like to acknowledge a variety of different kinds of ministries, to educate others of the need for support to these ministires. I know Lord that this can only be done through you.

Thank you Lord for molding this once broken clay pot. Thank you for being the Almighty physician and councelor. Lord, let me be the hands, feet, eyes, ears, and mouth you desire me to be. Bring those who are in need, to this site and the "grateful giver's" site also (see followers of site). Thank you for bringing her into my life and ministry. Help guide us to follow your leading of exactly how you desire this ministry to go. Lord, thank you for my own healing since you first gave me the seeds for this ministry and know finally I am able to see some of the fruit to others. Much earlier however, I started seeing changes to myself. Help me remain grounded in prayer and in your Word.
This is your ministry Lord. Guide it through your Holy Spirit as you see fit. May it become a contagious love revolution for the glory of your Kingdom!!!

Caring for the homeless

During these cold winter nights, where temperatures drop and winds create precarious conditions for the homeless, I am so grateful for my own bed and warm covers. I often wonder how these folks are doing and the stories of their lives. We hear about those who do not survive due to the elements. Shelters are overflowing and are often only for the night. Many of us have the attitude that "they got themselves into their own mess." So we ignore them and the problem. Most of these people have a mental illness or they come from horrific backgrounds.

So what can we do to help in little ways to support? I think it is wise to not give money as this often is used for drug or alcohol use. Having a little "care pack" in one's car with some wholesome food such as trail mix, scarfs, mittens, a small bible are great comforts to the homeless person. Buying some healthy groceries if you are near a store where you see a homeless person is another way. Taking them out for coffee and buying some food is a welcomed luxury which we just take for granted.

So write in any ways you have helped or seen others help the homeless. Lets give dignity to these suffering people.