Even in a bad economy most of us are still better off than others, and better off than we have ever been. We may lack the latest, the biggest, the finest and the fastest, but we seldom lack the necessary, right? Now God doesn't 'guilt-trip' us, but He does want us to 'Consider [remember, be mindful of] the poor.' The Bible says, 'He who shuts his ear to the cry of the poor will also cry himself and not be answered' (Proverbs 21:13 NAS). Could this be a key to your prayers getting answered? To be comfortably provided for is a blessing, but you must not forget those in need.
What is God's attitude toward the poor? And what does He expect of us? 'If there is a poor man among your brothers...do not be hardhearted or tight-fisted toward [him]...and give him nothing...you will be found guilty of sin' (Deuteronomy 15:7-9 NIV). Helping others is an obligation, not an option. In Scripture the tithe took care of God's work and God's servants, but it was also to be shared with '...the alien, the fatherless and the widow, so that they may eat...and be satisfied' (Deuteronomy 26:12 NIV). God said: 'If one of your countrymen becomes poor...unable to support himself...help him as you would an alien or a temporary resident, so he can continue to live among you' (Leviticus 25:35 NIV).
The truth is, we've been called to feed, shelter and clothe the needy (Isaiah 58:5-12). God is compassionate and generous to the poor, and He asks us to follow His example.
I love that. There is always someone who is worse off than us. Always.
I had not had a happy, good, or romantic Valentines Day since as long as i can remember - until yesterday.
The T and i had an absolutely wonderful first Valentines Day together. It was our last day together before we both get busy with study and our future. No more days spent nanna napping, drinking coffee, surfing the net, and walking Nixon. We spent the whole day together just relaxing. We had a lovely dinner together then we headed out to the movies. I got to pick the movie this time. Every time we have gone to the movies he has picked it. I paid him back for making me sit through that slit your wrists depressing Melancholia - and made him sit through The Vow.
I had high hopes for that movie. The Notebook is one of my favourites, and i had heard it was really good. I gotta say i was a bit disappointed. It wasn't horribly bad, but it was not as good as i was expecting it to be.
Bummer.
On the bright side - we found out that it is only $10 to get in to the movies on Tuesday nights so we are going to make Tuesday night our "Date night" from now on and go every week.
I'm still grossed out by the scene where he farted in the car and she rolled up the window so that she could smell it.
I'm sorry - i am never going to be THAT in love with anyone! My head goes out that window if i get so much as a whiff of butt air.
End. Of. Story.
I hope everyone out there had as wonderful a Valentines Day as the one that i had yesterday.
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