Finally Friday!

It's been awhile since I had time to post anything and today isn't going to give me anymore time. In case anyone was wondering....last night at the homeless shelter went beautifully. Lots of new faces...but that fills me with mixed emotions. I'm glad they're not roaming the streets, but sad that misfortune continues to plague our community. This is a small community. Why is this shelter maxed out EVERY time I visit?

After we stuffed ourselves with pizza and visited for a bit, I got a little more bold than usual last night. I was nervous at first but I knew it was something that I should do. I feel that in gaining anyone's trust you must first show that you care about them. After I visited with several of the women I approached them with a notebook and asked if they would write down what issues they are facing that I could pray about. Then I basically held my breath. I thought YIKES what if they laugh at me? What if they don't write ANYTHING? What if...what if....what if.... Now, I rarely live on "what ifs". I'm a go getter and deal with whatever ramifications hit me. So why was I "what iffing" this situation? My boldness was strong, but my faith was very weak.

I set my notebook and pen on the table near a woman and smiled as I walked away. Get this: every women wrote something down! They started talking among themselves as they passed the notebook to each other. Occasionally they looked over at me as I giggled with other residents. Were they talking about how whacked out I am? Who knows? I don't care! I did what God asked me to do and that gave me contentment.

Maybe next month I'll be bold enough to talk with the men or maybe even pray WITH them before I leave.

Hugs, Happiness and Harmony,

Julie

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