Father, may we be careful to provide for our poor brothers and sisters. Christ became poor, so in His poverty we may become rich. May we not look at our current or upcoming situations and decide not to give. May we trust Your good blessings to provide as You provide through us. There will always be poor, and they are often chosen to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom. Give us the giving heart of our Savior, especially toward those in Your household, for Your glory. Amen Deut. 15:7-11; 2 Cor. 8:9; Gal 6:10; James 2:5