During this Advent think of some people that you know that are having hard times.
It shouldn't take much effort to think of people, you probably know so many. It is hard times for all.
Search your heart to see if there is anything that you can do to help someone that is struggling.
Make donations to your local food shelf. Give blankets, jackets, mittens, boots and anything else that you have at home that you could part with to the Salvation Army or other similar organization.
If you can afford to, give a child a gift of hope by a donation to your local toy drive. Children don't understand the economic crisis and they are like every other child, waiting for St. Nick.
Give a gift of a donation to an organization that feeds the poor. Give it in honor of someone that you were going to buy a gift for anyway. There is nothing better than receiving a gift that has helped others.
Most importantly, pray for the people that you know are in need. Prayer changes things. It is free, it is simple and it is honest.
Pray always... make your life a living prayer.
God Bless you this Advent.
