Bethlehem Blessing

I have recently set out on my own for the first time in my life. I am trying to budget, and plan ahead so I do not find myself in trouble. I have been looking in my cupboards checking on supplies, food and what I have. I then began to get concerned about how long what I have will last. Then I remembered the Bible verse about the birds.

Matthew 6:26 reads, “Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?” NKJV

I do not know how Jesus does the things he does, I just know that he does.

I do know, though, that when we say prayers, we are to take some sort of action to go along with the prayer. So, when I pray that I will have enough to eat, and all that I need in general, I will do something. With regard to food, I will not waste any and will cook at home to stretch my dollars. Also, I do know there are a couple of pantries that are run by local churches in the neighborhood. I have donated to them in the past.

When it comes to my utility bills, I will not use excessive electricity or heat when I can control it.

And as for what I will wear, I will purchase clothing and other items at the thrift store, so I am spending a fraction of what a person would normally spend on these things.

I know there will be days in the future when I will be in a position to donate to charities and to set up my own foundation to help people in need.

Thank you for reading.

I love you,

Lisa Brown