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)

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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)

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