Whoever stops his ears at the cry of the poor will cry out himself and not be heard.
When you help the poor, you are giving to God, and He repays you (Proverbs 19:17). I often think about the people who are homeless and what it must be like to live on the streets in winter, perhaps covered with only a cardboard box. I think of hungry children and people who are always under financial strain. I not only pray for them, but I pray for God to send someone in need across my path so I can help them.
Make sure the church or ministry organizations you donate to financially use a portion of the money they receive to help the poor. Our religion is in vain if all we do is sit in church each week and then do nothing to help anyone. James 1:27 says that religion that is pure and undefiled is to visit, help, and care for orphans and widows in their affliction.
Simply feeling sorry for the poor is not enough. We need to be “moved with compassion,” as Jesus was (Matthew 14:14 NKJV). The more you help others, the happier you will be.
Prayer of the Day: God, help me see people the way You do. Show me how to love others with compassion, generosity, and kindness every day, amen.
