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"cteasd5…@gmail.com" wrote:
> A man who can lift a brick and build a house is far more useful to a
> man without a home and hospital than a whole country full of doctors
> running to hospitals which aren’t there.
> Believe me, it will have been the weak in heart who will not have
> survived this terrible happening.
> People should not forget that a skilled doctor and surgeon is probably
> the least useful tool in the wrong place at the wrong time. It would be
> foolish to act without the foresight and wisdom to weigh up all the
> circumstances and consequences of acting on an ill thought out whim.
> People must have a sustained good conscience toward God as well as
> giving money. Prayer is a powerful weapon against the misuse of monies,
> further tragedies and it helps to sustain voluntary efforts, making
> maximum use of monies, time and skills given.
> There will be a need for sustained giving of time for many years to
> come, not just in these countries, but in other countries too.
> Christian churches throughout the world can help to put people in touch
> with various organisations who co-ordinate volunteers to help for such
> tragic events. Already there are many projects amongst the desperate
> and needy, not just abroad but here at home. They help others to make
> effective us of their skills, so that valuable skill isn’t wasted
> unnecessarily. If there is one thing we do know, is that in reflection
> through prayer we will be guided by The Holy Spirit to make maximum use
> of our resources over a sustained period, there will be more than
> enough impulsive help which will wane off as something else arises.
> Jesus said that we should love our Lord God with all our heart, mind,
> soul and strength, and that we should love our neighbours as ourselves.
> Prayers are some times uncomfortable, I know, and money is so easy to
> give and dispose of quickly. However, it is at this time thousands of
> people will seek spiritual guidance, and no one needs to feel
> uncomfortable or foolish about seeking guidance to pray from their
> local church. After all, in love for your neighbours you will be
> praying for many, many more years to come, long after your ability to
> give money has run dry.
> In Christ’s love
> Carol
Very well written, dear Carol.
God’s power is infinite. All it takes is a little mustard seed amount
of faith and prayer to do more good than all the money that Bill Gate’s
has at his disposal.
No amount of money can bring back even one of the thousands of lives
that were lost because of that asian tsunami. However, one word from our
Lord and Savior can do that and much more. May we continue to pray to
Him, in Christ’s holy name.
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At His service,
Andrew
–
Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD
Board-Certified Cardiologist
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