We start by  believing what we hear from a client.  We want to have an open mind as he or she explains what is wrong. 

However, when their answers to our questions don't add up, we ask more and in some cases may move more toward a skeptic's stance.
By the grace of God we do not begin as skeptics.  

We seldom have been taken advantage of. I thank God for this.  And it may help to realize that most of those we aid are 

1.     Disabled

2.     Elderly

3.     Abandoned wives

4.     People who have lost work time from illness or accident.

   We continue to learn how to select who to help.   As we listen to the client, we consciously try to listen with our "heart" too. 

   This helps us keep the right perspective.   Even if what we perceive with the outer ear may cause our old nature to rise up, the inner ear helps keep the balance. Our listening is not perfect, but I believe God honors it -- that we DESIRE His input.
   Each day we can only help a few with the available funds.  So we must be very selective.  Every day there are people who we want to help, but cannot because funds are limited.  However, even among those who we do not give aid to, we believe our advice and friendship is helpful.    

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