At the end of this day of ministry I get to come home to an awesome house, take a great shower, eat a great meal and curl up on my sofa and watch tv and when I am ready crawl into a nice, clean, comfortable bed. I do all of this with no worries that the cities clean up crew is gonna come by and bag it all and haul it away.... or that its going to rain all over everything and I will have to start over.
Last night one of the young people ask me why is it okay for homeless people to hang out on people's property but no okay when someone speeds or breaks another law. I stressed to her that yes her concern of it not being right to allow this to happen was correct, but that each situation has to be judged on a case by case basis. Because even speeders don't always get tickets.
This really came into play today as I learned that at one of the stops the police of that area came through and arrested everyone who was standing around in the empty lot.... Fair no... but the law yes....( they were trying to get out of the heat and into the shade) Yes, now my friends will spend anywhere from 10 to 30 days in jail which is awesome but it cost tax payers more than a sack lunch or the clothes from my closet), therefore, I must ask what is the answer to this horrible situation? A miracle.... we need a miracle... I need to win the lottery so that I can open a day/night/transition shelter that will house these people without judging them but helping them to get their life back on the track that HE has for them... Remember its all HIS plan.
On another note a friend of mine from the streets is in Grady Hospital with terminal cancer. The doctors have said there is no hope for recovery.... We all know that we serve the most powerful doctor of them all Dr. Jesus....... Please pray that HIS will be done.......
Also, I meet a lady today who has not been out on the streets very long . Her name is Carolyn, as we walked up, she was wearing a yellow and black dress and laying on a piece of cardboard. Bob whispered to me he wanted us to pray with her because he had talk to her last week and all week God has placed her on his heart and he wants to see her leave the streets. We talked to her and then we prayed with her and before we left , I told her all she had to do was call the number and they would come for her. After doing this as long as we have you learn who is ready and who is not and it is clear that she is running from something and has no desire to be found. So please join Amber and I in prayer that God reveal himself to her in a way that she will be forever changed and instead of running away she will run into HIS arms and leave it all at the mercy seat.
Lastly, as many of you begin your summer vacations please remember the ministry by saving your shampoos and things they are so graciously included in the price of your room or perhaps you will happen upon a great deal for socks, razors, soap or even washclothes.
P.S. thanks to all who have donated to the ministry and plese continue to lift us all up in prayer as the summer months are upon us and it is HOT.
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