[Ep 88] Helping Others When You Have Limited Resources

I’m sure there are times when a friend of yours is going through a difficult season, and you really want to help. You feel like this is something God has called you to do and you’re eager to show her how much you care.

But then you start going through your options:

Maybe you can spend some extra time with her. But you're too busy with family and work and volunteer commitments to really offer her much of your time.

Maybe you can send her a care package. But the budget's pretty tight this month and you don't have a lot of extra to spend. Even though you want to.

Maybe you can make her a special gift instead. But your creative energy is completely depleted, even if you did have a chance to sit down and craft something.

So how do you come alongside your friend when you're short on time, money, and energy? Well, that is going to take some prayerful discernment, my friend. Let's talk through some options.

Kari

BIBLE VERSES & RESOURCES:

• “Dear brothers and sisters, I urge you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to join in my struggle by praying to God for me. Do this because of your love for me, given to you by the Holy Spirit.” (Romans 15:30 NLT)
• Episode 2: Discerning Who to Encourage
• Episode 27: The Cost of Caring for Others
• Episode 32: Using Pockets of Time in Your Schedule to Encourage Others
• Article: 92 Ways to Encourage and Support Others

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