Food & Thanksgiving
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but desire fulfilled is a tree of life. Proverbs 3:12 In this time of recalling and naming our blessings and thanksgiving, we need to consider where we can help others. Food can take a large chunk of our spendable income if we aren’t smart about buying. With people stockpiling and hogging resources, even good budgeting can become strained. I will not allow my heart to grow cold during this prolonged period of ME AND MINE FIRST mentality. To receive, we must give. To give, our hand must be open and willing, not clenched. We cannot receive when our hand is shut. It must be open and waiting expectantly. I will not let hope fail. I will give and continue to show love and compassion. Matthew 25:35&36 - " For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, ...