The mail arrives at the door and there they are again letter after letter asking for a contribution. Obviously we cannot give to everyone who asks.
Choices have to be made.
In fact, God Himself showed the greatest care for all people when He sent His Son, Jesus, as the Savior of the world. We also see, however, that Jesus had to make choices. Like a rock thrown into a quiet pond sending out ripples in the water, giving can most easily begin with our local church family and to those in need who are closest to us. We might then expand our giving in our community, to groups in our District and Synod and then on to other charities we may know less about. We need to remember, however, that wherever we decide to give we do it in a spirit of joy and gratitude to God for all He has given us.