John (the Baptist) answered, “If you have two shirts, share with the person who does not have one. If you have food, share that also.” ~ Luke 3:11 (NCV)
Lord, this is hard for me. I don't mind sharing with people -- sometimes. But there seems to be no end to the need. And most of these people are in trouble because of bad choices, anyway. If they'd only do the right things then they could afford to buy their own shirts. Forgive me my callousness and bad attitude. I know that I'm not that different from them and that you are generous to us even when we don't deserve it. I need to become more like you. Please give me a heart for the needy, starting with the next needy person I see. Amen.