- Bloomington is one of the poorest cities in America. (For the second time in four years). Nearly 40 % of Bloomington residents are living in poverty, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, which includes Indiana University students in its Bloomington figures.
- Bloomington is the nation's third poorest city with a population of 65,000 or more. (Only Reading , Pa, with a 41.3 % poverty rate and Flint, Mich, with a rate of 41.2 %). The percentage of Bloomington households that were in poverty in 2010 was 39.9%.
The Lord has been speaking to me about poor. He wants to help the poor through the believers, by generous giving.
"Now you have greater understanding to the degree of willingness i am calling My people in response to poverty. My heart yearns and cries for you and others embrace the willing heart to sow this season to the poor. As you faithfully do this out of obedience to My will, I will do greater things in teh community. Little sown- little effect, but generous gifts will be rewarded especially. I am keeping a record of your giving. you can do it in secret, but remember poor are My possession and I will watch over them and bless those who bless them abundantly. Refuse to stop the giving flow. Think of the sower. Time to sow new seeds for the harvest. Many will come to experience transformation through generous giving. Amen." (October 17, 2011)
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