Pray For URM Donors & Friends
I just got off of a call that broke my heart. A donor was broken hearted about a letter that I sent out quoting Matthew Chapter 25 in the Bible, “If you fail to feed a hungry/homeless person, it is like turning your back on Jesus himself.” She said, “How can I help if I can’t even help myself? I have always given in the past, but now I am very sick, my husband is in tougher shape, suffering from dementia, and our house has been foreclosed! How can I possibly help? Please pray for me!” My heart was broken. I shared with her that the Lord understood. I told her that the Lord heard her cry and knew her heart. We prayed for healing and comfort, and I asked her to keep me up to date with how she is doing. I ended the call with tears in my eyes.
Our donors are very special people. We talked about these special, spiritual people this week in our staff meeting. Two years ago I was amazed at the letters that I received, many from people in their 90’s, who were apologizing for not being able to send more. These are amazing people, many of whom are from the “Greatest Generation”, and I believe it with all of my heart.
This heartbreaking call was not the first. Another donor, who normally sends a Christmas gift in the thousands, called and let me know that they could only send $25 this Christmas. Then they asked me to pray for them, because they are struggling from day to day and fear becoming homeless themselves.
Please say a prayer, today, for these dear, sweet friends. They have blessed so many with their generosity, and what hurts them the most is not being able to give to others at this difficult time. Bless you. Andy B.