You know throughout my years of living on this Earth, I have struggled with this for years...perhaps you can help me out in this...
God has said that we are to help our fellow man...
We are to assist the less fortunate, those who are struggling to make it in this life...
You see the photos on the news...
You remember the conversations your grandparents had about how "THEY" beg for money just so "THEY" can go get more alcohol...
You live in New York City and pass them on the street...the naked woman wrapped in the garbage bags, rocking back and forth, who looks like she has not bathed in months and cries on the cold concrete...
Standing on a street corner with their cardboard sign needing any assitance...
The man on the subway with the wraggled clothes, the rag-wrapped feet, and a strong smell of urine...
One moment of wanting money and leading to a pulled knife or gun and it is over...
Jesus encourages us to reach out and help our fellow man who is needy and helpless for they are knocking on the door to heaven...
Yet in a world where violence reigns supreme, where you can go block by block and safety is an issue from one to the other... How can one do it? How can one feel comfortable giving money to someone in need and not feel those scary feelings of "Please do not do anything but take the money I offer you now..."
How does one fight the feelings of fear and still reach out to help those in need of help?
How does one shake that feeling of "What ifs" to reach out and help the less fortunate?
It is completely unfortunate, this world we live in, where fear, hatred, and evil lurk around every corner and you have to question who you can trust is telling you truth, and show the compassionate hand of Jesus, as He would want you to?
I struggle with this so much...
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