I continually get reminded of the brokenness in this world. Ever since Adam and Eve ate that apple Mankind has been struggling, sweating, crying, hurting, etc (Gen 3). Just last night, Kristine and I ran into a young girl, Gabriel, who was sitting against the Building the Church meets in and that I live right by. Our first encounter with her was scary as it was a surprise to see someone just sitting against the building at 10:45 at night. As we kept walking toward the store to get some food and a movie, the thought of this young girl was streaming through my head. It so happened that we had her come over to my house and watch "Where the wild things Are"...great movie. After the movie, she left with Kristine to stay the night at her place.
My heart was wrestling with God on how I have been so blessed in life and the circumstances I have. I have an income, friends, house, loving family, truck, backyard, health, yet 100 yards from this life of mine someone is sitting against a building with all there belongings stuffed in a rolling suitcase big enough for a couple pieces of clothes. I wanted to give this girl more than just a muffin and the company of watching a movie together. I wrestled with how to give grace, not the cheap kind. A grace God has given us through Jesus' death on the cross. I do not know what that looks like at the moment in this circumstance but I hope and pray I can have more opportunities to love her along with all the other broken people in my life (which is everyone) in a way that would show Jesus off.
"we are blessed to be a blessing"
how do you like that Peace of Pi
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