1.02 Billion people in the world are hungry.
That equals out to about 1 in 6 people.
The totals of those who are hungry has risen 11% in the last year.
We all know that the world has changed a lot in the last year, yet those who are the most vulnerable are feeling it the most.
I got this information from http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090619/ap_on_re_eu/eu_un_world_hunger
I am saddened, angered, and challenged reading this news. As I go about my life, living it day to day, rarely do I long for those who are simply without food. Yes, I do somethings....but my heart still hurts.
One of the simplest calls from Christ is to reach out to the poor. We, as a society, are not doing that great. I post this to remind us all to remember the poor, to at least lift them up in prayer, and maybe, to inspire us all to take an extra step to help out.
Grace and Peace,
Micah
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I hear people say a lot of times, "I'm starving to death, I need to get something to eat or I'm going to die." If only they really knew how that felt, then maybe they would be more willing to reach out to the poor and hungry. Most people, at this time, with our unstable/unsure of economy, are holding back for themselves. What about those who have not eaten a meal in days? Every little bit helps. When we help feed the children who are hungry, we are feeding our soul, The Spirit with-in us. Hmmm? Is that what soul food really is?
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