Giving..

Today I have been thinking about giving, about charity, and about what Jesus commands us to do. Do you obey you heart or your head? Some parents here in Nepal maim their children so they are more profitable when they beg. I can’t support that, so how do i follow Jesus?

A woman came up to me in the street holding a young child.

I turned away and ignored her today. I didn’t even look her in the eye, touch her, or even pray for her. I should have done that. It would have beed the least (or most) i could have done.

I should have shown her more love. What does she need?

I turned away as she touched me. What kind of heart is that? A heart stranged and trampled on by good sense, “the right thing”, selfishness, awkwardness and the world.

I know it is wiser to give to an organisation and your money can do more good. But when she confronts you on the street what are you supposed to do?