a response

You just can't read The Hole in our Gospel, written by the current World Vision President and respond with the affirmation: yes this was a good reminder of the grinding inequality of our world, I am so glad that we sponsor a world vision child and give to missions organizations.

Here are a few sound bites that have continued echoing in my mind after completing the book last year:

For I was hungry, while you had all you needed. I was thirsty, but you drank bottled water. I was a stranger, and you wanted me deported. I needed clothes, but you needed more clothes. I was sick, and you pointed out the behaviors that led to my sickness. I was in prison, and you said I was getting what I deserved.
(RESV-Richard E. Stearns Version)

"Sometimes I would like to ask God why He allows poverty, suffering, and injustice when He could do something about it"
"Well, why don't you ask Him?"
"Because I'm afraid He would ask me the same question"

Pray, but when you pray, move your feet.- African proverb

Any response seems trivial and completely underwhelming, but this will not keep me paralyzed.
I will not buy any clothes for six months and will sponsor another World Vision child. I remain educated beyond my obedience, but this will not keep me from attempting obedience however meager.