“So what do I do now?” That’s the common question I hear from people who have read my book. Maybe that describes you? You’re motivated; you’re convicted—but you’re not sure what to do next.
One way to figure it out, as I suggest in my book, is to look at what you might have to offer in three areas: time, talent, or treasure. In God’s plan, none of these trumps the other—they’re all necessary for helping the poor. Remember, everyone has something to offer.
And then what? Well, here’s some inspiration I found in the media just this past week:
Time: Instead of spending his Thanksgiving leave with his family, Matthew Purkey, a Marine in North Carolina, plans to live among the homeless. Not only that, he’s hoping to raise $2,400—$25 for each of his 96 hours—for a local shelter.
Talent: Right here in Seattle, Rasmus Rasmussen, a professional photographer originally from Denmark, spent a day shooting free headshots for unemployed people to use in job-hunting.
Treasure: A piece in The New York Times highlighted Women Moving Millions, an effort by female philanthropists to improve the lives of women and girls around the world. They’ve raised $180 million so far!
I’m sure there were countless more people pouring out their time, talent, or treasure this week who didn’t make the news. You might have been among them. If not, next week, make a promise to yourself to try some action, however small, to help someone in need. This could lead you to your piece of “God’s great puzzle”—and you just might change the world.

Please remember that the effect of fervent prayer by a righteous individual–it “avails much!” If all you can give is TIME–consider giving the gift of intervention on behalf of the poor. Even a disabled old lady like me can do THAT! And why not try to FAST and pray? If you wait upon the heart of God, you may cry his tears of those who suffer.
We have a homeless ministry here in Tucson, AZ and at the dump in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico (only 65 miles from Tucson.)
We would love to have more help from those who are called by God to serve and not afraid to get their hands dirty. If anyone is wondering “What next?” after reading this book, please check out our website at http://www.thegivingtreeoutreach.org to make a huge difference for homeless children, families, elderly and disabled. Thank God for this motivating book of encouragement to serve God by serving others.
I have never read a more convicting book. My heart is crying out to God for direction in what I am to do about the poor downtrodden people in the world that He loves.