When the first meeting came up to talk about how this would all happen, we prayed for God to bring whoever, to be on the team, for His will to be done. We weren't sure if anyone would show up, if they did, how many. . .one, two, five. We sat around the table that night of the first meeting with 23. . .23 committed people to going out on the streets to befriend the homeless. Some admitted they were scared, but they were there. Why? I think because of love. Love for their Savior, love for the hurting, love for people who need to be loved. Love wins over fear. Fear is from the enemy. Love is of God. When we put God first, love always wins.
Last night was our first time out as a group with the people on the streets. We met five. I saw these committed friends stepping out and talking, walking and praying with the hurting and the scared. I thought about Jesus's words to love our neighbor. This was going on down at the bridge and it was lovely sight. It's also a hard sight and one that tugs at your heart. It made me cry last night. But it also made me feel so blessed to be a part of a group that wanted to step out of their comfort zone and befriend the "neighbor" that most don't see.
We had to leave a woman here on this bench for the night.
It broke my heart that there was no other place for her. But she was showered with blankets, a pillow, some food, hugs and prayer. She agreed to go to church with me on Sunday.
The love of Christ was shared last night. It was beautiful and heartwrenching. Love won this night.
7 comments:
I love you, and your writings.
Krisitn- you bring love to life with the blessing of your heartfelt words. No truer words have ever been spoken- "love always wins." Amen! What a beautiful, reflection of love in action!
I love to read how God uses you and your love for him for those in need!! My continued prayers for your Blanket Ministry and all the lives you touch!
Blessings
Stacey
Praying for you and your new ministry. My husband and I served in homeless ministry and began an outreach center for the poor in the Detroit area many years ago. Stay close to the Lord. Lean on Him with every ounce of your being. It's a tough ministry and burn out is quite common. But the rewards are immense. I love your heart and commitment to serving the Lord by loving on the least of these.
Kris...it just touches my heart how you are following hard after God’s heart...love does win...God have mercy on us all that we may love well. blessings to you and your new friend...I will pray she will go with you on Sunday~
Praise God for the 23! I could only imagine how hard it must be to see people in that kind of need and to know that its only the tip of the iceberg. God bless your efforts and God bless you and all in this new ministry. Love ALWAYS wins! ;-)
I look up to you so much.
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