For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16 NIV)
I can say I love someone but until I put love into action, it is just words. If I see another in need and do not do my best to meet their need, I am not loving. Feeling sorry or feeling compassion is not enough.
How many times have I seen a need and turned the other way because of inconvenience or lack of resources to help. I know when the body of Christ work together, many needs can be met.
Be Encouraged! When you see a need, do your best to help even if the need is greater than what you can do, recruit others to give aid too.