I believe it is in Malachi it says that if you bring in the tithe and offerings He will open the floodgates. Compassion is part of this for me. I plan to find a way to continue.

Jesus would feed the children. Now we have to figure out if we will follow His example. I read a book called JUST COURAGE by Gary Haugen. Excellent book. It asks the question if we will be safe or brave. We want both, but often God calls us to be brave and know we are safe in his hands even when we don’t feel safe at the moment.

Sorry for the ramble!

At the Global Advocate’s Conference in the Dominican Republic last week, Compassion Canada’s Advocate’s Director — Angelina Dieleman — gave us a great illustration. She likened the Advocate’s network to little lights shooting up from the globe (such as at http://www.daylightmap.com). Each time we share Compassion, give a presentation at a church, or even phone a Pastor, another little shaft of light shoots up out of the darkness. Each time a child is sponsored, or accepts the Lord, another light shoots up to the Father. Each one of us, as we do our part in this important ministry, are adding more and more light to a darkened world. This was a great encouragement for us because it’s true, and we should not lose heart as we speak up for children in need.

Jeremiah 29:11 – “For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.”