Guilt

Isn't guilt a sneaky, nasty little emotion???!!!

Before I lost my job I used to dream and long to do good deeds and volunteer in my community. I would wish I had the time and energy to commit to a cause or several causes. I did and still do little things here and there. I donate clothing, books, toys and food quite often but am I really contributing? Am I really doing all I can to make a difference in the lives of others?

I am often plagued with guilt that I am not doing all I can do. I really want to instill in my children that every little bit helps and that we should all do our part to better the lives of others when we can.

I ran across an ad in my local paper a couple of weeks ago needing volunteers to take classes and work with neglected and abused children. It really pulled at my heart strings and I clipped it out. It has been hanging on my refrigerator ever since that day and I have not brought myself to call. Would my heart and spirit be strong enough to work with children in need? I have prayed about and hopefully the decision will be clear to me one way or the other soon.

If I volunteer it would take me away from my own children but it wouldn't take me away nearly as much as work used to and I could be helping to nurture other children who REALLY need it. While I would be away from my children for a few hours a week my kids would be with their grandparents who love them so they would not be suffering by no means.