Donation Decisions
One of the questions I am asked most frequently is “where should I donate items from my stockpile?”.
This question continues to bless my heart. I love knowing that so many of you desire to give back to others out of the abundance God has blessed you with.
Sometimes this same question has been a personal burden for me. Considering all the different organizations, ministries and individuals that need help, I sometimes feel the weight of making the right decision. How do I choose? Do I concentrate on one entity or spread the bounty among many?
Over the last few years, I’ve formulated a game plan to keep me giving and keep me sane. I thought I’d share a few points with you:
Prayer
Be in constant prayer. Ask God to show you where to give, how much to give and how often. Ask Him to help you to see the opportunities HE wants you to see. His Word says that when we ask for wisdom, He will not turn us away (James 1:5). Stand on this promise and then let the Spirit lead.
Spread the Gospel
It is very important to me that I am giving to advance the Kingdom. I want to know that the love of Christ will be shown and felt through my donations. And that ultimately spiritual needs (the most important of all) will be met as well. For this reason, I choose to donate to faith-based organizations that are passionate about loving people like Jesus does.
Meeting Specific Needs
It is very important that we are not just giving so we can say we did. The Bible is very clear that we are to be intentional and purposeful givers (2 Corinthians 9:7).
This is why I like to form relationships with the groups/individuals I give through or to so that I can know the specific needs of the people being served. This way I know which group/individual would be the most blessed by the items I have to give. I can also keep an eye out for needed items as I’m shopping the deals.
Where Your Heart Is
Our heart strings, yours and mine, are all tugged by different things. I happen to have a soft spot for single moms and low-income families, while you may feel urged to reach out to foster children or the homeless. Still others feel a yearning toward orphans in Africa or another country. Wherever your heart is, follow it. God gave you these heart tugs.
I hope this gives you an idea of how to determine where and how you will give to others.
Hello, I'm Amanda...Christ follower, Wife, Mother, Step-mother, Frugalista and the person behind the blog. My goal is to help you practice frugality in the home by becoming a smarter shopper. Every day I'll show you how to save money on groceries and other household items by using store sales, coupons, customer reward programs, rebates and other shopping strategies. I'll also share ideas and encouragement for blessing others. So welcome! I am so blessed to have you here!