Giving in the "way of Allah"

Just read this somewhere: Which is the best nation?..... wait for it..... Do-nation... lolz. But you got to agree with the brother, eh?
Muslims have been instructed by Allah again and again to spend from their wealth, so much so that charity is made a basic pillar of Islam. Allah says in Surah Aal Imran verse 92 that you can never attain piety till you sacrifice what you love most in the way of Allah. This is a very strong statement from Allah SWT - as a person of Iman, one is striving to attain piety; but Allah clearly says you got to spend what you love most. Afterall Allah is the one who gave it to us, all He is really asking is you spend it wisely!
We need to think what we love most, or what any person loves most? His children, his wealth, his sleep, his free time, etc. What Allah is instructing us to do is utilise all our resources in His way. Our attitude should be such that we seek chances of spending for our deen; may it be helping other people, funding a mosque, feeding the hungry, sponsoring an orphan. SubhanAllah, we should never let go of even one opportunity to give, even if it is one cent! Don't think if this organization is authentic or if the help will really reach the people - your intention is to please Allah, so give and if Allah wills the needy will be helped.
Way too many times i have seen people questioning the motives and operations of charity organizations, and i understand the frustration when help doesn't reach the needy. Think, however, Allah was testing you to see if you availed every chance or gave in to suspicions put in you by Shaytan -  did you pass that test? If you believe in Allah in all His Glory, then you know you cant drink that next sip of water if Allah hasnt willed it for you. Same is true for the needy, Allah will help them when the time for their test to end has come - meanwhile you and i are both being tested - so give, anywhere and everywhere. Intend to please Allah and it is His promise and the prophet SAW's promise that your wealth will never reduce and will be returned to you manifold!