GOD blessed us with an incredibly cool breeze that kept the area pleasant. Our gathering was lighter than usual.
I shared why it is good for us to meditate on His Word and the effect it will have in our lives. The verse focused tonight was from Philippians 4:8,9 -"Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you." It was received well.
There are lots of new faces coming through the line as we mark another season. For me, this so encouraging to see the growth from day one! I love having the chance to sit and speak with some of the new people and explaining why we are there.
One of the newer guys, Ricky, and I spoke the entire evening. He opened up with what he's going through. He's not like most of the people I run into. He genuinely does NOT want to be on the streets. He brought to me an incredible idea that has never been discussed before. "Why not come up with a list for those who actually want to find some work? If you have a list with names & numbers of guys you know that want to earn some money to make life more bare able... and happen to come across anybody looking for an extra hand, you could make some calls." It's genius! As Ricky and I talked, I was asking GOD to show me anything hidden in this man's words. I feel he is genuine and truly wants to work his way 'out of the gutter'. Ricky has fallen on hard times (due to discreet circumstances) and is ready to pick himself up and try again... he does no drugs, he is sane, and has a gentleness in his eyes.
Over all, there was a real peace covering us. GOD's love was present, people are praising Jesus together through Jason and his guitar. Our neighbors might not have a roof over their heads, but they have the Holy Spirit residing in alot of them.
