When Is Too Soon To Care?

I confess that when it comes to helping others (I mean the big stuff like poverty in Africa or Aids or Orphans) there's a part of me that thinks as soon as I get my ducks in a row then I will help. I act as if God needs for me to be all together before He can use me. I think that's backwards. I think what God wants for us to do is simply to apply for the job. I know I can't fix it all. I know it's a big job. I know I don't have all the resources I need. But, should I wait till I do? Should I wait for all my needs to be met before meeting the needs of others? Smells like self-centeredness!? Maybe it's in the willingness to apply for the job that God will meet all my needs. Maybe not having all my needs met leaves me dependent upon Him.