Far too frequently.....

.....I'm made aware of the problems the people of our world face - poverty, war etc leading to a total loss of hope.  This awareness goes hand-in-hand with my ears being subjected to 'there's just so much wrong with this world, what is the use of me trying to do anything to put it right?'  

I find those words most irksome, especially if they come from those who so readily pin the label of Christian on themselves. This is the sort of response doing only a little can bring.  It always does make a difference.   It always does restore hope.

Dear Colin,

Today i picked up the box which you very kindly send it recently........My dear friend i am so touched to get this box from you. Words can not be described just how much a appreciate your deep love in your heart for the poor people in Moldova. Only last we have identified 4 children living in very poor conditions without both parents. They were very hungry and very poor clothes. They mother is gone somewhere here in Moldova to find a job but they did not know anything about their father.  As i said before that everything you have sent here is very much needed and appreciated so thank you again for everything you put in this box. I will send you another email with some photos of the families who will benefit from these things.

God bless you my Brother,

Slavic 

Nobody made a greater mistake than he who did nothing because 

he could do only a little.   (Edmund Burke)