DO UNTO OTHERS...

You'll find in your attempt to develop your community; mentally, physically and spiritually that not everyone desires to be developed.  Some do nothing to help themselves or family. There's a percentage that don't want your fishing lessons "just give me the fish". Your group or you, as an individual plan to offer as much as you are able, yet many still feel the need to manipulate or even steal after you have given, That hurts and smacks you in the face so many times you wonder if you are helping anyone.

You help and are even instrumental in others rising again from the lifestyle and bad decisions and abuse, only to see them fall and they seem very happy to descend.  I realize there is an awkwardness about needing someones help and we have our unnecessary shpeal and fibs or manipulation in order to keep face.

It shouldn't have to be, but some have to hit "rock bottom" to be willing to have that relationship of peace and receive what's given, then arriving to a place they can be of help to others.

It hurts as you get hurt and unappreciated time after time.  Jesus and some of the Bible writers spoke about giving and doing unto others, just as you would want it done for you.  Throughout history heroes have acted and come to the aid of others without reward or a thank you.

So let's keep on truckin' baby trying to be a blessing, giving water to those that are thirsty and food for the hungry, while visiting those in prison for whatever reason.  We have been commissioned by Christ to go and make disciples and invest in the lives around us.

Easier said than done?  Let's pray for God's power, purpose and provision to be a part of community development;  mentally, physically and spiritually!