Leaving 99 for the 1

For those who are new here, I began a blanket ministry for the homeless 3 winters ago.  And just to let you know in case you are thinking, "How brave", NO, I am SO not brave it's ridiculous.  You know that little verse in the Bible that say, 'With God, all things are possible"?  It's true!  God can take a scaredy cat like me and infuse her with boldness that she never had before.  Pretty cool, huh?

My husband and I didn't know where to find them except to go to the Salvation Army.  But, if even for just a little while, those people have a roof over their head.  I was looking for the homeless with no roof, no walls, no doors.  We began to find them. . .underneathe bridges, in the parks, in the libraries, sitting on benches outside of churches, in abandoned barns. 

The encounters have been awesome in one way or another.  Some talk right away, some need a little coaxing, some cry, some are intoxicated, some have not had their medication that day for mental illness.  But the Holy Spirit is there every time.  Incredible conversations have taken place, opening my eyes to see more than the obvious.

I'm reminded of Jesus leaving the 99 to go search for the one who was lost.  A lot of wonderful agencies and churches are out there to help these people, but the people have to find their way to these places.  What I like about the Blanket Ministry is we go out looking for them.  I pray every time asking God to lead me to that one, or two, or however many He chooses to lead me to.

For those who live in the Bowling Green area, there will be a  Homeless Outreach meeting August 21, from 5-6pm at Hotel, Inc.  Please come join us and partake in the discussion of the how's, why's and where's of how to get this outreach off the table and into the community. Let's be His feet and go find the "ones" and become friends sharing the love of Christ, and lead them back to a fold where they can receive the help they need. If you just want to listen and observe, that's great too.  Don't be scared.  You don't have to sign up for anything.

 If you don't live here, or don't come, would you please pray that God would lead this meeting and bring the people in that are needed?
Thank you so much!

Aren't you glad Jesus came looking for you?

homeless woman in my downtown square

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