Corinthians 8:13-14

My Lectio Divina

Corinthians 8:13-14

13 Our desire is not that others might be relieved while you are hard pressed, but that there might be equality. 14 At the present time your plenty will supply what they need, so that in turn their plenty will supply what you need. The goal is equality, 15 as it is written: “The one who gathered much did not have too much, and the one who gathered little did not have too little.”[b]

This scripture is so simple yet so difficult to attain in our complicated world. I pray for the relief of the people who are suffering in the world, with no homes, not enough food and who being are persecuted. I wish everyone that is able, would give more to the needy. If each one of us could give to those who are in need now instead of stockpiling our resources we could wipe out hunger in the world. We just need to trust that God will take care of us if we take care of each other. At church we have a basket to put food and household items in for the local food pantry. It pains me to see so few items in that basket each week. If each person who is able would put one item in the basket each week it would be overflowing and it would make a big difference. I pray for people’s hearts to open to the needs in their communities and in the world, and give more. God is not asking us to give beyond our means (our basic needs), but to give to our neighbors from our excess.

Also consider giving to international relief efforts like:

Samaritans Purse
Catholic Relieve Services