As the holidays get nearer, I've been thinking about how blessed my life truly is. Like all of us, I have some adversity to deal with - but overwhelmingly my life is comfortable and peaceful. When I heard Twenty-First Time by Monk & Neagle , it was a huge reminder of my own selfishness.
Everyday, I see folks who struggle with homelessness, illness, poverty and hunger. More often than not, I stare straight ahead or drive off to avoid interacting with them. No good samaritan, here.
Do these people need my help? Someone else, better yet - the government; or a church; or a shelter, they're all better equipped to give them assistance... right??? After all, I've got bills to pay; work to get back to; errands to complete... What have I done for the least of these?
I know its fashionable to help the needy at Thanksgiving and Christmas - here's hoping that fashion gives way to genuine year-round compassion..... for me and maybe for you, too.
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