I wish I did this more than I do. But what it really boils down to.. is that I'm completely selfish. Even on basic servant-hood responsibilities. I had an opportunity this Friday to help someone and it "inconvenienced me" (not really) and I really had to have a prayed over attitude check. It's so easy to help someone when you are planning on helping someone, working an event, doing a "mission trip/event" or are in a physical or mental place to see a need.
But how often do we in the daily hustle and bustle of life pay enough attention to our surroundings to see needs. If we are paying attention it's usually out of insecurity or arrogance, not for the need for humbleness. This doesn't come naturally for me. I want it to, but I fail so many times, LORD forgive me.
Here are two near effortless ways to help others internationally.
World Vision is an international partnership of Christians whose mission is to follow our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in working with the poor and oppressed to promote human transformation, seek justice, and bear witness to the good news of the Kingdom of God.
Mocha Club www.mochaclub.org
Mocha Club is a an online community of people giving up the cost of 2 mochas a month – or $7 – to fund relief and development projects in Africa. We work in five main project areas: Clean Water, Education, Child Mothers + Women At Risk, Orphan Care + Vulnerable Children, and HIV/AIDS + Healthcare.
I have started a team for Mocha club that I would love for people to join. I will get more information on that later, but I encourage you to check out not only these two well known organizations, but some local ones. And look out for those around you that daily need assistance, no matter how small. And ask me what I've done for someone else lately. Lets encourage each other.
LORD help me pay attention to my surroundings and help those in need. I have to able hands, help me to be more willing and mostly, more observant.
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