Ye of Little Faith

I noticed today from the Winnipeg Free Press, that the soup kitchen in Winnipeg is not receiving as many donations as regular. They believe this is mostly due to the fact that the economy is not doing well and people are holding onto their money tighter. I think that's the most important time to give, when you can't afford it. It shows your faith to trust that God will take care of you if you make yourself vulnerable to him. Isn't that what we're supposed to learn from the parable of the poor women? She only donated two coins while the pharisee donated much more, and yet Jesus said she had given more, because she had given all she had.
I remember learning it's easier for a camel to get through the eye of the needle then for a rich man to get into heaven. I was also told though that it's okay to be rich as long as you hold all of your possessions in an open hand, instead of closed fist. God didn't intend for us to worry or be stressed. When my 95 year old great-grandpa was asked why he thought he lived so long he replied "It's because I don't worry". So if you are concerned about the economic times, give it to God. He will take care of you, it is mentioned in Luke 12:22-30. The ravens do not sow or reap or have a storehouse for food, but God feeds them. The lilies grow but do not labor or spin and the bible says even Solomon wasn't dressed as beautiful as them. God loves us so much more than ravens or lilies, so why should we fight that? Clearly God wants to take care of us. We just need to give him the chance instead of worrying about how we can take care of ourselves. So do not hold onto your money tighter, try giving to someone less fortunate and let God worry about the rest.