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Thursday 29th February 2024 – F.I.A.M.C. — Sat, 02 Mar 2024 07:05:37 +0000

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By: Fire21

Fire21 — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 21:58:02 +0000

Sometimes at the grocery store checkout, when the machine asks, “Would you like cash back?”, I will ask for $20. Then I pass it to the cashier and ask them to pass it to the next customer. I hope that sometimes it gets to a needy person.

By: Helen

Helen — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 15:20:01 +0000

Thank you Analise.Your experience resonates with me,as I found myself in a similar situation a couple of weeks ago,outside a coffee shop.
Like you,I don’t carry cash with me and my thoughts were that even if I did give money,would the young woman spend it on alcohol or drugs? I donate to local charities that help the vulnerable but is that sufficient?I will follow the advice of other readers and carry small food items and loose change with me in future.

By: Helen

Helen — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 15:03:55 +0000

Thank you Analise.I can identify fully with your reaction as I found myself in a similar situation a couple of weeks ago.
I was torn between wanting to give money to the young woman,but my inner voice was telling me that any money I gave would be spent on drugs or alcohol.
I donate to local charities that support the vulnerable and I hope that helps somewhat.I need to open my heart more.🙏🏻

By: Sandi

Sandi — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 13:54:55 +0000

Thank you, Dr. Analise. I think we’ve all faced the issue of being confronted by someone asking for a handout and wondering if they are truly in need. I’ve walked away without giving and felt awful afterwards. Now, when possible I give (I also use my phone to pay in most cases.) God has been good and blessed me so that I have the money to give, I do. If the person is truly in need I’m helping. If they are lying to get donations the sin is theirs. This way I’m not walking away from someone who truly needs help. God bless you for your time in writing these reflections. They are always a blessing to us.

By: Robert J Valentine

Robert J Valentine — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 13:38:53 +0000

I’m grateful every Thursday morning that I find Analise’s message there.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 13:23:25 +0000

A GREAT tip I learned is to keep small “blessing bags” in your car. Fill small paper bags with easily opened food. I live in USA so in my blessing bags I put in granola bars, protein bars, peanut butter crackers, soft cereal bars, waters, long shelf milk boxes, etc. Be mindful for peoples ability to chew because dental issues are rampant among life on the street.
Give these out!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 13:22:05 +0000

Hi Dr. Analise. Thank you for your honesty and candor. We have ALL been there in those situations. I echo some of the comments from anonymous above to plan on keeping some spare $ in your car for a need that arises. I too don’t like being conned and deceived either but, a wise person said to me ” if you give money to away to someone who begs for it and they squander with with drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, gambling…or whatever we consider wasteful spending, it is on them and you did your part”.
I struggle with it too. I work hard and live frugally and save my money but its by Gods grace I can do it.
Also, another GREAT tip I learned is to keep small “blessing bags” in your car. Fill small paper bags with easily opened food. I live in USA so in my blessing bags I put in granola bars, protein bars, peanut butter crackers, soft cereal bars, waters, long shelf milk boxes, etc. Be mindful for peoples ability to chew because dental issues are rampant among life on the street.
Give these out!