LET's SAVE AMERICA before the WORLD

I got to go to HEB this morning and buy groceries... I hate the grocery store but WHEW in today's economy what a Blessing it is to go to the grocery store. I come home and made my posts on FB etc. and I can't help but notice all the post regarding saving the world, feeding the hungry, providing health care around the world and my heart beats a little fast and tears fill my eyes because I can't help but think of all those right here in America that need help! The economy has caused normal families to suffer, those once considered middle class are losing their stuff, OK we can all lose a car, a home, furniture, it hurts but those things are not important if you have a place to sleep and food to eat, the problem is there are so many families that don't have food to eat, can't pay their electric bill, can't take their sick baby to see a doctor and some that have no idea where they will sleep tonight let alone won't have a turkey on the table for Thanksgiving.

I love sharing and caring for those everywhere, but I am saddened that in a time when so many need help our churches, our government and many others are spending millions if not trillions to save the world, why cant we help out our own? Why can't we love a little more right here in the USA, why do church members feel shame for help yet they send the WORLD money. How many Americans, like myself have helped or contributed to the hunger crisis in the world but can't get help from their own community. I hear the stories over and over "you own a home, you own a car or sorry the budget for helping has been spent" It is hard to ask for help, it is even harder when you do find the courage to ask to be turned away. I guess the honest, brutal truth is, the very people who used to contribute to World Hunger, or the AIDS crisis need help here, today, in America. I know from personal experience that often people just don't understand how hard things are for our neighbors. So, your neighbor still has their home, Do you know for sure they are not about to lose it? So your friend still has their car, do you know for sure that they even want it and patiently waiting for the lender to repossess it, or maybe they don't know how to hold onto it but without they can't get to the job they just found paying less then a third of what they once made. Does someone in your church group ask for prayer because times are tough but you think "oh things will get better", have you asked how bad or how tough it really is? Have you asked someone if they have food? If they are you sure they will have heat and water? You might be surprised how many people that you think are doing just fine are laying awake at night staring at the ceiling wondering how they are going to explain to their kids why their is no food, why the water was turned off or the electricity is off. Imagine a mother who lives in her dream home, driving the car she always wanted, realizing that stuff doesn't matter but for now she can only keep her children sheltered in the house she once loved at least until the foreclosure happens, she can only get to work in the car until repossession happens, food is scarce and she cries at night because she honestly doesn't know what she will feed her family. If you don't know someone experiencing this maybe you haven't asked. Times are tough, and if you have never gone through it then THANK GOD, But love someone, a stranger or your neighbor, I am telling you you never know who is hurting and what a Blessing you might be. Its happening here, in our back yards, to our neighbors, to our friends, to people you would not suspect because we are not listening. Listen to the hearts around you. Maybe you don't have any extra money, but there are leftovers or always room for another plate at the table. I don't know the answer but I know there are many many more people fighting to survive and feed their families then registered with local agencies and when they ask for help, love them.

I know amazing people that have opened their hearts and reached out without judgement, I guess I just have a desire to see that we take care of those here at home first. The rest of the WORLD needs help to, I know but America needs help! Be thankful for all you have and if you need help, don't be defeated, Trust God to lead you. Blessings to all, If you are reading this I love you, Happy Thanks Giving, its not about the turkey, or the pie it really is about simply being able to eat. GOD BLESS!