If you're an Australian you'll know the results of our recent Federal Election mean we have a new Prime Minister.
In case you're not in Australia, you should know that we've had tumultuous few years of government and a lot of people were pretty unhappy with the way things were going.
But with a change of Government, I've still seen plenty of unhappiness with the election the Liberals and of Toby Abbott as Prime Minister.
One of the criticisms is the projected financial cuts to get rid of the debt our country is in. One of these is reported to be a cut of $4.5 billion of foreign aid.
In the midst of the our cry, I had a thought... Are we really surprised?
Look at any household in the nation - when there's a financial crunch, what is often high on the list of cuts? Giving. When people are worried about their own security, they stop giving to others.
I'm not sure why the Government is expected to act any differently on a large scale than we do on a small scale.
That's why, while I'd be happy if Australia gave more instead of less and I'll lend my voice to make that known, I'm not actually that concerned with what our government does.
What I'm mostly concerned about is what we do, the people, the individuals who make up our families and communities.
Are we practicing generosity? And are we practicing it even when our own circumstances aren't certain?
Are we teaching our children to think of others at least as much as themselves? Are we leading by example in the way that we live and love others?
That's what matters to me - that's what will make a real difference in the long run. If we transform the hearts of our people to be compassionate and generous no matter what, if we raise up a new generation of passionate, selfless young people - just imagine the change we will effect. Far more than $4.5 billion worth.
Who's with me?
What can you do today to show with your actions and not just your words that generosity matters? That people matter?
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