Much work to do in working with others: As I walked up onto the parking lot under I-35 @ 7th St. in Austin I saw a familiar sight, the crowd of distraught and worn faces of the homeless population which had gathered looking for a short breath of hope. Not very many had gathered this chilly cold morning, but it was evident they were searching for something. Some faces seemed familiar to me from days past, but they seemed unsure and showed caution as I approached. I shared my own plight and could sense a slow lowering of that safety net shown earlier. I was at The Church Under The Bridge, a ministry supported by several Austin churches appropriately called Mission Possible!! You see, most everyone still harbors that conscience instinct to seek Hope from a Higher Power, something/ someone/ whatever it may be, they know there life today seems worthless, almost hopelessly unmanageable.
I noticed another familiar face I had only seen in photos, and when I approached and introduced myself, this individual also seemed unsure of who this was that just introduced themselves to him. Boldly I had shook his hand knowing this man himself had experienced miracles similar to my own, in that we both had experienced a type of Blessed recovery. His from physical ailment due to medical problems, mine physical due to addiction; both granted as gifts from a Higher Power. I let him know my name, in hope he would have recognize it since I had recently reconnected with a childhood friend we both knew, his wife Tami.
I soon spoke with Tami, as well, and she introduced us. But our purpose for the gathering was to connect to and pray with those previously mentioned at the moment of arrival here. Our reunion here was not for the purpose of socializing with each other, although we shared and prayed together, but to place the human connection of our God and Savior directly to those seeking that faint glimpse of Hope.
I noticed another familiar face I had only seen in photos, and when I approached and introduced myself, this individual also seemed unsure of who this was that just introduced themselves to him. Boldly I had shook his hand knowing this man himself had experienced miracles similar to my own, in that we both had experienced a type of Blessed recovery. His from physical ailment due to medical problems, mine physical due to addiction; both granted as gifts from a Higher Power. I let him know my name, in hope he would have recognize it since I had recently reconnected with a childhood friend we both knew, his wife Tami.
I soon spoke with Tami, as well, and she introduced us. But our purpose for the gathering was to connect to and pray with those previously mentioned at the moment of arrival here. Our reunion here was not for the purpose of socializing with each other, although we shared and prayed together, but to place the human connection of our God and Savior directly to those seeking that faint glimpse of Hope.
I continue to pray during meditation each day, "Lord, take me where you want me to go; Let me meet who You want me to meet; and place the words on my lips You want me to say to them.; Take my will and my life, teach me how to live, and guide me in my recovery." December 27,2009 - what a joyous reunion and meeting of old friends and new. No better birthday could 'I have had' during this season of celebration for the Birth of the Christ Child. Thank you Tami and Dennis for helping me to reconnect with my 'brothers and sisters' in Christ. Thank you Lord for providing what I prayed for "Your Will, not mine" and allowing me the chance to better serve You and them.
All my love,
Gary
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