11 06 08 - 11:26
Inner Sanctuary
I am worn out calling for help; my throat is parched. My eyes fail, looking for my God.
Psalm 69:3
As we proceeded down the street we see “R” digging through a pile of garbage. To our eyes there didn’t seem to be anything that would be of value or use, but to “R” she must have seen something of worth. When we stopped and introduced ourselves there seemed to be some hesitation (which is not uncommon), however, after a few seconds she approached us with a smile that radiated into our hearts. “R” was very open in sharing that she so desperately wanted to be free of drugs she had turned herself into police where she was sentenced to 90 days in jail. What an act of courage. Why was she out on the street rumbling through garbage? We have no idea, however, when we extended our hands in prayer for “R” and all of the beautiful souls we meet on the street, one thing that is said “dear Lord only you know their situation and circumstances”, and it’s true, only He ... (more)
11 06 08 - 11:06
I'm Doing It Myself
“I’m doing it myself.” As of Thursday, C. had been clean four days. When we told her she didn’t have to do it by herself, she told us that she got into this (doing drugs) by herself, and, therefore, felt she needed to get out of it by
herself.
Part of me wanted to laugh when I heard her. How much of my own life transformation have I been trying to do myself? Mostly, however, I wanted to cry, because I know we cannot change ourselves. Yes, we can put band aids on our wounds, clean up our addictions, smooth over our rough spots, but Jesus is the only One who transforms, who heals, who delivers, and who saves.
Jesus said, “Apart from Me you can do nothing” (John 15:5). This is the grace of God: we do not have to do what we cannot do. God’s promise is that He will transform, heal and deliver us when we fully turn to Him.
Please pray for C. this week. We see the Lord working in her life, see her clear ... (more)
03 05 08 - 12:19
Taste and See
Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity. I Tim. 4:12
It’s so refreshing to see and hear 20 years old talk about their faith in Christ. Tonight Cindy and I were blessed to have 2 young ladies ride with us, Allison and Adrienne, it almost made us feel young again. Allison has ridden with us a few times so tonight she worked the window, talking and praying with everyone we met. It was so cute when we saw “C” she asked Alli if she was new and then thanked her and told her she did a good job praying. Now that’s one of the best compliments a person can receive. I know “C” was sincere because she’s always been very specific with her prayer requests and would interject anything she felt we should have prayed about. Father, thank you for allowing us to pray with your lost and broken daughter, may her heart be open to the cleansing power of your spirit. ...
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03 05 08 - 12:02
Proclaim it Clearly
They will tell of the power of your awesome works, and I will proclaim your
great deeds. They will celebrate your
abundant goodness and joyfully sing of your righteousness. The LORD is gracious
and compassionate; slow to anger and rich in love. Ps 145:6-8
Celebrate what a wonderful thing! If you have not heard we are having our first
fundraiser event next month. The event
will be 2 evenings Friday May 16th and Saturday May 17th. The tickets are $30.00 a piece and include
appetizers, dueling pianos, live and silent auction items, and beverages
available for purchase. If you have
already purchased a ticket Thank you, we look forward to seeing you and telling
you about all the wonderful things the Lord has done and is doing out on the
streets. Space is limited so if you
haven’t purchased a ticket yet and are thinking of coming please contact me or
a team member (they have tickets also) and we will be sure to get a ticket to
you. ... (more)
03 05 08 - 12:01
Life is Like a Box of Chocolates
Isn't it true?
Life is like a box of chocolates.
Just like Forrest said. "You
never know what you're going to get."
I love that God sends us out on to the streets with expectant hearts and we
never know what we're going to get. Each
person we meet, a blessing! Each person
we meet, loved by God. Each one, someone
that God has designed with unique gifts and a purpose. Sadly, many of them have either lost their
way or just never opened the gift that Christ died to give them.
Have you ever thought of Christ like a box of chocolates? ... (more)
03 05 08 - 11:57
Healing to the Bones
Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing
to the bones.
Proverbs 16:24
“Your prayers have healed my shoulder”, says “C”. And we remind her that Jesus is the one who
healed her. “C” had been suffering with
an injury to her shoulder for a couple of months and when she asked for prayer
for her shoulder we presented her request to Jesus and he healed her. For the last few weeks “C” has been very
grateful for what He has done for her and has told others. On Thursday the team (thank you Lord for a
faithful team they went out on the streets while I was out of town and blessed
so many) was back in “C’s” neighborhood and ran into “B” who was hobbling down
the street. She asked for prayer for her
ankle and the Lord healed her. When they
saw her again later in the evening she was practically dancing down the street
in joy!
Then he said to her, "Daughter, your faith has healed ... (more)
03 05 08 - 11:56
He Gave His Very Life
For the Lord does not
see as man sees; for a man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks
at the heart.” (1 Samuel 16:7)
We’ve all been told lies:
we’re not good enough, smart enough, attractive enough, bold
enough…we’re not “enough” to reach the dream that has been planted inside of
us. So we limp along in life, never
questioning the lies we’ve accepted as truth.
Some of us just package the lies we’ve believed in more socially
acceptable ways.
Tonight, we met “T” and offered her the standard fare – lunch,
an Easter basket, prayer. She fumbles
nervously, shifts back and forth on the sidewalk, and downwardly mumbles, “I’m
not worthy.” Later, “P” called her
roommates down from their apartment - two male cross dressers who approached
the van disheveled, half made up, visible signs of the lies they have believed. ... (more)
03 05 08 - 11:55
Old Friends
Since Jesus went through everything you're going through and
more, learn to think like him. Think of your sufferings as a weaning from that
old sinful habit of always expecting to get your own way. Then you'll be able
to live out your days free to pursue what God wants instead of being tyrannized
by what you want. You've already put in
your time in that God-ignorant way of life, partying night after night, a
drunken and profligate life. Now it's time to be done with it for good. Of
course, your old friends don't understand why you don't join in with the old
gang anymore. But you don't have to give an account to them. They're the ones
who will be called on the carpet—and before God himself.
I Peter 4:1-5 (MSG)
“I want prayer to leave the street life behind”, so Cindy
grabs her hands and prays for her. Then
she starts to roll up her sleeves and “B” says, “I know you, didn’t you used to
work in the corridor? ... (more)
