Christians Against Poverty (CAP) exists to inspire and equip the UK Church to help people out of poverty, in all its forms.

We help people out of debt, because that’s what we’re set up to do and that’s how we can serve the Church. And just to be clear… We want to see them become followers of Jesus - because if you’re serious about bringing an end to poverty - Jesus is the complete and eternal answer to all the brokenness that is known and lived in the earth, whether material, social, personal or spiritual.

So why not encourage someone who needs help with debt to phone 0800 328 0006 and make a booking for a member of the local CAP team to visit them and help release them from their financial prison.

Is it not surprising therefore that one of the regular groups of referrers to CAP in Lisburn are health workers.

This it because they see at first hand the physical benefit of working with CAP, as all the stress and strain evaporates as those in need receive the help they deserve. It is also a joy for local CAP team members observe this as we explain the CAP process and keep in touch until they are debt free be it after a few months or in some cases five years.

It is a free and confidential service and for many years has been recommended by Martin Lewis the financial guru.

So this Christmas ask God to direct you to someone who needs help with their debts. Be with them while they phone CAP at 0800 328 0006 (most people find this the most difficult part) and pray that Jesus will reveal himself though the love and care of CAP.

What a great Christmas present that would be.