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Bridging the gap

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Posted by: mynextsteps	2/18/2008 3:57 PM
Every time I pass under I-35 at Rundberg, I can't help but notice that there is a guy living under the bridge. His 'place' is between the guard rail and big power box. I have parked at the gas station and walked over there with food & stuff perhaps 6-7 times. After service this Sunday, God asked me what was I scared of? Why would I not go further than just dropping off something hot to eat or some warm clothes? I really felt led to go meet him and pray for him. His name is Alan. I prayed with him Sunday, for the first time. It felt like such a little thing, that lie Ted talked about "It won't make a difference" kept poking me in the ribs, but I did it anyway. I prayed for deliverance from alcohol and for him to be continually in God's grasp. I asked him what he needed, clothes, warm blankets, etc... and he said that he had 'everything he needed'. I still feel a little helpless because I can't do 'everything' for him, but I did 'something'. God be with him and the many who are in his well worn shoes.

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By mynextsteps on 2/20/2008 4:49 PM

The message of how even a small act can make a difference in somebody else's life stayed in my mind. Throughout this week I have come across situations where I have mustered my energy to help others around me. One of my co-workers needed study material for a test and I provided him the names of the books I used to pass the exam. A classmate had a bad cough and I remembered I happen to be carrying cough drops and offered him some. A friend was recovering from a cold and I called her to cheer her up. A co-worker's birthday came up and I accompanied a colleague to get him a cake. Thank you for the message. One of my co-workers needed study material for a test and I provided him the names of the books I used to pass the exam. A classmate had a bad cough and I remembered I happen to be carrying cough drops and offered him some. A friend was recovering from a cold and I called her to cheer her up. A co-worker's birthday came up and I accompanied a colleague to get him a cake. I hope I see more opportunities around me to help. Thank you for the message.

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By Bernadette on 5/3/2008 12:09 PM

wow - loved this story. I too feel fear when I think about the homeless. It just seems like a task that is too huge and too impossible, so I don't go there much - although everyday it looks me in the face, and with the exception of a bit of food, water and a few dollars, I do little. Your story stretched my heart some and perhaps planted some courage, and a desire to at least pray about next steps in that arena, with those people who are just like me, but without a home. Thanks for your obedience and for fighting against the lies in your head and listening to your heart instead. Keep loving others!

Re: Bridging the gap

By Bernadette on 5/3/2008 12:10 PM

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By no name on 5/4/2008 9:45 AM

This story touched me this morning. As I read it, I remember always being afraid of the homeless, and thinking "well they got themselves into that situation" Recently I have been forced to face the reality of the homless epidemic. My ex husband is now with out a home, and has no job and is sleeping in his car. It breaks my heart to see him struggle in his life and wish there was something that someone could do to help him. It is true, he has gotten himself there, but now I see him struggling to move on and improve not only his own circumstances, but actually trying to change his life. I truely can see now how fast homelessness can happen to anyone, and how helpless it can leave you to feel about yourself. I pray that God will provide for him give him the courage to keep trying to better his situation, I don't want him to give up, our daughter needs him.

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