More Than One Way to Give

One of the hardest things I have had to deal with during our financial struggle has been our inability to give as much as we used to! There are so many good causes and missionaries etc. that my heart is with that I would like to support financially, but we just can't right now! It has really weighed heavy on my heart!

Last week a friend reminded me that there are many other ways to give and support people other than with our finances! Right now we are unable to give above and beyond with our money, but we are able to give with our hearts! We can help with a word of encouragement, we can help by rolling up our sleeves and getting our hands dirty, and most importantly, we can offer our prayers for those people!

Thinking maybe God is wanting me to be thinking outside the box a little more! During tough times, we begin to look at every area of our lives and reevaluate what things are important and how we can do some things differently! I am believing that God is using this time in my life to give me a different perspective on many things!

I am sure that some of you are probably struggling with this same issue! So, I encourage you to look further than people's monetary needs and look at the needs of their heart! Ask God to reveal creative ways that you can "give" despite your struggle to give as much financially as you would like to. If you ask, you will be amazed at the opportunities He will bring you!