I politely said I had no money to spare. I try to soothe my conscience by telling myself I can't help everybody, or that this man shouldn't have left home with so little money, but I know I am rationalizing. We must be discerning when giving people money, but in this case I believe I missed a chance to help someone. And this bothers me. Lord, help us every day to be alert for opportunities to be a good neighbor.
Acts of kindness are worth more than feelings of love.