Comments on: I understand

By: Patricia

Patricia — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:40:39 +0000

Lisa,
I am so glad you are sponsoring a child and I think its a great gift to give your own children too.
Blessings to you,
Patricia

By: LISA RICE

LISA RICE — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:01:42 +0000

I SPONSOR A LITTLE GIRL IN THE PHILLIPINES. I AM NOT RICH BY ANY STRETCH OF THE IMAGINATION, BUT I STILL WANT TO DO MY PART.IT WOULD BREAK MY HEART IF I EVER GOT TO THE POINT OF NOT BEING ABLE TO SPONSOR JANICE DUE TO FINANCIAL PROBLEMS. THIS EXPERIENCE HAS TAUGHT MY 7 YR OLD SON A LOT ABOUT COMPASSION, JESUS, AND CARING FOR OTHER PEOPLE. TO HIM, JANICE IS HIS SISTER IN THE TRUE SENSE OF THE WORD. I WOULD LOVE TO BE ABLE TO SPONSOR SEVERAL MORE KIDS AND MAYBE I CAN SOMEDAY. THANK YOU COMPASSION FOR BEING THE BODY OF CHRIST! WE LOVE YOU AND THE AWESOME WORK YOU DO!

By: Teri

Teri — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:45:04 +0000

Once our eyes are opened, we can’t pretend we don’t know what to do. God who weighs our hearts and keeps our souls, knows that we know, and he holds us responsible to act. Proverbs 24:12

It’s about pretending that we don’t see or that we have good reasons for not doing it.

It’s about choices – do I buy my jeans at WM or Dillards, do I have basic cable or the full package, do I got to the first run movie or wait til it’s out in the Red Box?

We’re not rich, we are a retired couple.

We sponsor 6 children – 3 with Compassion and 3 with another smaller organization. Yes, I know how my money is being used.

We give to other charities – Samaritan’s Purse, MAF and Mercy Ships. Yes, I know how my money is being used.

I give to my church (that is very missions minded). Yes, I know how my money is being used.

The answers are there, if you listen to Him. He will show you how to make things work.

By: pendy

pendy — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:32:40 +0000

I find that people don’t really ‘get’ why I’m so moved by my sponsorship of a little girl in El Salvador. Thanks for this post; I’ll be sharing it and hoping that God uses it for His good.

By: Rachelle

Rachelle — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:29:55 +0000

My hubby and I sponsor two children from El Salvador (through Compassion) and one from India (through Gospel for Asia), and we have two correspondence kids – one from Peru and one from India (both through Compassion). It’s SO worth the sacrifice to get their sweet letters and know that we are making a difference in their lives!!!! We thank God for the opportunity to be involved with them… even though it means that we have to give up some things!

By: Sallye King

Sallye King — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:14:40 +0000

I understand not being able to choose a child, or not being comfortable making the type of emotional commitment that sponsoring a child takes…BUT!!! there are other options- Child Survival Programs assist pregnant women during the pregnancy. They teach women how to care for themselves and for their newborns. CSP makes home visits to follow up on both mother and child, teach nutrition, hygiene, life skills, games for child development, and above all share the gospel of Christ through love and being there. Child Survial Programs cost $20.00 a month, and you will receive updates monthly. Keely Scott took me on a Rickshaw ride in India to a CSP and I was hooked.

Sallye