I dropped by the store earlier this week for an essential…hairspray. (I am a product of the 80’s after all.) And while there, I saw store shelves being restocked. They were cleaning store shelves as they added frozen food. There were lots of fresh veggies with more in crates to put out, and the milk refrigerators were full.
Even before the last few weeks, I find we often operate in life from a mentality of scarcity. Oddly, I wonder if we do this more than countries that have far less. Yet, the most inspiring (and successful) people, organizations, and ministries seem to be those that operate from an abundance mentality.
The abundance and scarcity picture isn’t to make anyone feel badly. (I am sure I looked like a hoarder getting food for my family which includes a 17-year-old guy.) But, the picture helps to remind me of ways that I can be life giving.
If I am to love my neighbor as myself, what does that look like?
— Jen Hudson, Associate Director of Church Development