SOUTH ASIA MISSION

Our stewardship of God?s resources (time, talent, finances) is often best tested in times like these. Are we prone to hoard rather than give? To retreat into a shell rather than reach out to those who need help?

The following are some ways we can think this issue through:

1. Pray for God to show you people or compassionate ministries that demonstrate the command to ?love thy neighbour?.Then, take concrete steps to reach out to help. You may come across people or ministries in need through divine appointments that God orchestrates. Be open to His leading.

2. Seek accountability from those whom you want to help.God?s love and faithfulness is not diminished by fraudsters, con-artists and foolishness. If God has put you in a position to help people in need, do so even if you had been misled before. Satan is very happy if we become bitter and refuse to give because of past hurts or mistakes..

Accountability is what we strive for in our ministry partners. All donations will be accounted for faithfully.

3. Seek to be generous and give joyfully. Make supporting God?s kingdom your top priority, even during times of  economic instability. This will be a witness that you honor God first.

 4. Seek to have the right attitude about money. It is good to save for a rainy day. It is good to invest for thechildren?s education. On the other hand, that understanding alone cannot be an excuse for not giving at all. Don?t let your top priority be about storing up money and possessions for yourself. Choose to be a giver first. Our God has promised to look after our needs. We are togive wisely and leave the rest to God.