Looking back over my life I'm realizing that having "things" like a job, financial security, an abundance of friends, a beautiful home, a church to be connected to and on and on somewhat has crippled me with not having enough passion and love for those that don't have those things. Although I don't have "things" in abundance the way I use too I am still extremely blessed by the way God has taken care of me and my children over the past 2 years and certainly over us since we relocated back to Texas.
Tonight as I drove into the heart of Dallas inner city I was moving with the cloud that God was using to lead me to a fresh understanding of the scripture in Matthew where he says:
And if you give even a cup of cold water to one of the least of my followers, you will surely be rewarded.” (Matthew 10:42 NLT)
I stood for a little over an hour on the dark cold street with some of the humblest people I've ever served with as we served about 60 homeless people. These people were so grateful for even a bite to eat, a bottle of water to drink, and became ecstatic at the hot chocolate being served. After we served them the lead pastor prayed over them, then we mingled with them spreading Jesus love on them. I watched them cling to every word spoken and I am certain I heard thank you and God bless you 1000 times tonight.
The hardest part of my night was feeling helpless like we hadn't done enough. I watched as these people made their beds right there on the side walk. They would gather trash, bags, boxes, newspapers, anything they could to pad the ground and cover up. I said to the pastor "how do they do it" my heart was hurting and my pride was shattered at how ungrateful I have been lately worrying about the wrong things instead of walking in an attitude of thankfulness knowing my God will not fail me He never has.
I want to be a light for this city for the ones no one wants to reach, to touch, to encourage, to stand on a freezing cold street to show them the love of the Father, to invite them to church and help them on their journey to get out of despair and into LIFE and life more abundant.
I can't wait for next Tuesday to roll around as I will be at the corner of Hickory St hanging out with people the world has forgotten about but that the King loves deeply and is telling me to move with the cloud as he leads me right into my next assignment. Serving as a volunteer is crazy amazing knowing you're not getting paid for this your not getting perks for this you are just simply pouring your life out for someone who has lost hope knowing that if given the right opportunity you can help change a persons life simply because you served them a cup of water in Jesus name!
Want to experience this then lets go Tuesday nights 6:30 downtown Dallas! You'll be chaged forever!
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