I Have So Much

I put away more Christmas stuff today. I am now finally done. As I was cleaning, I thought to myself, why do I have so much Christmas stuff?

Rick and I went to Calvin College this week and watched a film about Poverty. On Saturday, we went to a convention in Grandville which also focused on Poverty. Ok, so I don't feel so good when I think about all the things I have. I have a lot. I have a lot I do not need. There are people in this world who have nothing - literally nothing. I saw people in the film, digging in a garbage dump for things! No human being should have to dig in the garbage to live. It made me feel so sad and so guilty at the same time.

I do nothing to help those in need except give them money. Giving money is nice but I think God is calling me to do more than that. I need to start giving my time. I need to come along side those in need and develop relationships with them.

Rick and I are listening to see where God would lead us in this endeavor.

-Vicki