We’re conditioned to habitually eat. Maybe I should speak for myself. I walk into the house and the first
thing I do is go to the kitchen for a bite to eat. I have a break at work and I immediately open the snack
drawer for a nibble of something.
Watching a movie? Where is
the popcorn? Friends are coming
tonight. What should I serve them?
Bible study is this week. Who’s bringing snacks? Sporting event? Where is the concession stand?
Breakfast, lunch, dinner…my whole day moves around feeding myself!
Now stop.
Imagine what it would look like if you gave up one meal, one day. Could you? Would you? Not
because you felt guilty and pressured to do so, but because you recognized that
the food, we nonchalantly partake in, is a luxury and a blessing from our
Lord. He has given much to us, and
as a result we stop, recognize the blessing, and feel compelled to give out of
our blessing to those who have less.
The thought of giving up a meal is hard to do for most of
us. It would require a sacrifice
way beyond giving up the movie popcorn or the refined sugar that I’m avoiding
for the new diet I’m trying. I
challenge you. I double dare you.
Try giving up one meal, one day.
It’s a good thing to do.
When you’re on the other side you’ll feel good. You’ll feel in control, and you’ll be
excited to give.
One Meal One Day allows YOU to skip a meal and donate the
money you would have spent on that meal so a child in extreme poverty can get
the nutritional support she desperately needs.
Thanks. I know
you have a lot on your plate (ha), but I thought this opportunity was important
enough to share with you.
According to the United Nations Millennium Goals more than 6 million
children die from malnutrition each year.
One Meal One Day.
You can donate on my webpage: http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/sheribeck/fall2013
By the way…Thanksgiving is coming. What are you serving?
Skipping with you,
Sheri
Child Advocate
