Guest post by Nancy Pilling, author of With This In Mind
It is said that enough food is produced daily that the world’s population could be fed a few times over.
The statistics of how much food is actually thrown out daily in North America alone is staggering. I have been guilty of this as well. I’ll store food in my fridge then not get round to consuming it and find myself tossing it out.
I’ve also experienced being homeless many years ago as well as standing in line at a Food Bank.
These days I make a conscious effort and have cut my waste considerably.
Still I wonder what’s to be done? People should not be starving. Yet I walk outside and find people on the streets in dire straights all the time.
Typically I’ll purchase a sandwich and coffee for for the person in need.
And what of those whose lives have been disrupted and torn apart by war such as the Syrians who are now migrating in massive numbers wanting to try and rebuild their lives?
I am delighted the Canada is opening its arms to 25,000 as soon as possible. Many are concerned about the terrorists cells that have plagued us over the last decade or so.
I’m deeply saddened that there are those who’ve been so completely stripped of their humanity that suicide bombing is considered noble in their mindset.
I wish I had the answer for all that ails our world. I don’t.
I will, however, continue to move this world surrendering to the loving and forgiving heart that beats within.
I will strive to help those in my area of the world who are without and continue to pray that one day all of this will be but a memory.
Peace.
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