Peace with Justice — Jan Wood

From my house church experience, I learned the pure delight of matching need in the world with the resources of God’s people. And while it was wonderful to listen to the folks around us in everyday life to take that back into the church for discernment, there were times you knew you would never see a person again. The moment for love was now! So I and others began to carry “God Money.” This was money that we set aside for God to spend any way God saw fit. It meant that we could spring into helpful action at the drop of a hat when need presented itself. So whether it is paying for the person’s groceries in front of you in the checkout line or handing a check to the receptionist who is barely holding back tears over the bills that are overwhelming her or blessing someone with the desire of his heart—it is great joy to walk around life with this secret partnership with God’s spirit of generosity.