LadyKay Posted February 11, 2015 Group: Royal Member Followers: 12 Topic Count: 385 Topics Per Day: 0.10 Content Count: 7,692 Content Per Day: 1.93 Reputation: 4,809 Days Won: 3 Joined: 05/28/2013 Status: Offline Share Posted February 11, 2015 Maybe there is a reason for all that I have gone through and am still going through. I have always felt bad for the homeless. More like felt sorry for them. But it was easy to just say "oh that is so sad" and then just pass them by going on with my life. But now because of all the things I have gone through, having times when I had no money to buy food, no money to pay bills. Losing my house and being forced to move in with someone or else be out on the street. I have a deep hurt for those who are homeless and in need. Such a hurt that I cry over not being able to help them. A few months ago I was pulling out of a walmart parking lot when I saw a women at the end of the street holding up a sign saying "I have no money please help." The only cash I had on me was $5.00. I pulled over and gave her the $5.00 and then apologized for not being able to give her more. She was very grateful for the little I could give. But it bothered me that I could not do more. I prayed for her that night and felt so much hurt in my heart for this poor lady. I say this not the brag on myself for what I did. Because I really did nothing at all. I say this to show how what I have gone through has humbled my heart and has made me a more compassionate person. I can no long just see a homeless person or someone in need and say "oh that is so sad" and go on as if nothing has happen. I now cry for these people and hurt inside for them. My heart brakes because I do not know what to do to help them and I am burden by their need. I do not know if humbling me and making me hurt for the needy is the reason for my suffering. But that is what has become of my suffering. It has made me want to even more find away to serve others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingnut- Posted February 11, 2015 Group: Royal Member Followers: 39 Topic Count: 101 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 7,673 Content Per Day: 1.31 Reputation: 7,358 Days Won: 67 Joined: 04/22/2008 Status: Offline Share Posted February 11, 2015 It is certainly easier to feel compassion for others when you have experienced what they are going through. Why do things happen as they do? It is difficult to say, but we often make choices that have a ripple effect on everything in our lives that follow. Keep Jesus at the center of your life, and your choices, He will guide your steps. God bless you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willa Posted February 11, 2015 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 68 Topic Count: 186 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 14,244 Content Per Day: 3.33 Reputation: 16,658 Days Won: 30 Joined: 08/14/2012 Status: Online Share Posted February 11, 2015 I have to say that where we are, most of the people who hold up signs on corners are professional beggers who make more money than the average citizen. Many have been investigated around here and exposed. So it might be better to go get the person a big mac and a cup of coffee than to hand them money. You can hand food to them safely. Sometimes our church will pay a drug store directly for needed meds or pay utilities directly. They also provide work around the church or the pastors' homes so the people can work for the payments. There are people like yourself and Nigel who genuinely needed a helping hand and a friend. But you really need to pray about who you should help and how to go about it. Let God be your guide, not your emotions. I have friends who visit our local mission on a regular basis. He speaks or preaches and she plays her guitar and sings. They also visit with the people and listen to them. It is a real ministry. Blessings, Willa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fez Posted February 11, 2015 Group: Royal Member Followers: 3 Topic Count: 683 Topics Per Day: 0.12 Content Count: 11,128 Content Per Day: 2.00 Reputation: 1,352 Days Won: 54 Joined: 02/03/2009 Status: Offline Birthday: 12/07/1952 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Maybe there is a reason for all that I have gone through and am still going through. I have always felt bad for the homeless. More like felt sorry for them. But it was easy to just say "oh that is so sad" and then just pass them by going on with my life. But now because of all the things I have gone through, having times when I had no money to buy food, no money to pay bills. Losing my house and being forced to move in with someone or else be out on the street. I have a deep hurt for those who are homeless and in need. Such a hurt that I cry over not being able to help them. A few months ago I was pulling out of a walmart parking lot when I saw a women at the end of the street holding up a sign saying "I have no money please help." The only cash I had on me was $5.00. I pulled over and gave her the $5.00 and then apologized for not being able to give her more. She was very grateful for the little I could give. But it bothered me that I could not do more. I prayed for her that night and felt so much hurt in my heart for this poor lady. I say this not the brag on myself for what I did. Because I really did nothing at all. I say this to show how what I have gone through has humbled my heart and has made me a more compassionate person. I can no long just see a homeless person or someone in need and say "oh that is so sad" and go on as if nothing has happen. I now cry for these people and hurt inside for them. My heart brakes because I do not know what to do to help them and I am burden by their need. I do not know if humbling me and making me hurt for the needy is the reason for my suffering. But that is what has become of my suffering. It has made me want to even more find away to serve others. There is a wonderful thing that started almost spontaneously in my country. In short it is called RAK. Random acts of kindness. It has spread like wildfire. Essentially, one just does a RAK that can be anything. It does not have to be money, or food, it can be anything. I love it! I have been doing it for years because it is such fun! Last month I saw a woman struggling to find change to pay her parking fee in a mall parking. There was line of impatient people behind her. She was juggling her purse, shopping, phone, etc, and I could see she was embarrassed. I leaned over her and deposited the required amount in the machine and walked away. I could hear her asking people, "did you see that?" It can be anything. help someone carry their shopping (ask first!), or any small thing. So don't feel bad that you only had $5 to give her. It was all you had and $5 more than she had before she met you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorningGlory Posted February 11, 2015 Group: Royal Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 1,022 Topics Per Day: 0.16 Content Count: 39,193 Content Per Day: 6.11 Reputation: 9,977 Days Won: 78 Joined: 10/01/2006 Status: Offline Share Posted February 11, 2015 Maybe there is a reason for all that I have gone through and am still going through. I have always felt bad for the homeless. More like felt sorry for them. But it was easy to just say "oh that is so sad" and then just pass them by going on with my life. But now because of all the things I have gone through, having times when I had no money to buy food, no money to pay bills. Losing my house and being forced to move in with someone or else be out on the street. I have a deep hurt for those who are homeless and in need. Such a hurt that I cry over not being able to help them. A few months ago I was pulling out of a walmart parking lot when I saw a women at the end of the street holding up a sign saying "I have no money please help." The only cash I had on me was $5.00. I pulled over and gave her the $5.00 and then apologized for not being able to give her more. She was very grateful for the little I could give. But it bothered me that I could not do more. I prayed for her that night and felt so much hurt in my heart for this poor lady. I say this not the brag on myself for what I did. Because I really did nothing at all. I say this to show how what I have gone through has humbled my heart and has made me a more compassionate person. I can no long just see a homeless person or someone in need and say "oh that is so sad" and go on as if nothing has happen. I now cry for these people and hurt inside for them. My heart brakes because I do not know what to do to help them and I am burden by their need. I do not know if humbling me and making me hurt for the needy is the reason for my suffering. But that is what has become of my suffering. It has made me want to even more find away to serve others. There is a wonderful thing that started almost spontaneously in my country. In short it is called RAK. Random acts of kindness. It has spread like wildfire. Essentially, one just does a RAK that can be anything. It does not have to be money, or food, it can be anything. I love it! I have been doing it for years because it is such fun! Last month I saw a woman struggling to find change to pay her parking fee in a mall parking. There was line of impatient people behind her. She was juggling her purse, shopping, phone, etc, and I could see she was embarrassed. I leaned over her and deposited the required amount in the machine and walked away. I could hear her asking people, "did you see that?" It can be anything. help someone carry their shopping (ask first!), or any small thing. So don't feel bad that you only had $5 to give her. It was all you had and $5 more than she had before she met you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorningGlory Posted February 11, 2015 Group: Royal Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 1,022 Topics Per Day: 0.16 Content Count: 39,193 Content Per Day: 6.11 Reputation: 9,977 Days Won: 78 Joined: 10/01/2006 Status: Offline Share Posted February 11, 2015 Maybe there is a reason for all that I have gone through and am still going through. I have always felt bad for the homeless. More like felt sorry for them. But it was easy to just say "oh that is so sad" and then just pass them by going on with my life. But now because of all the things I have gone through, having times when I had no money to buy food, no money to pay bills. Losing my house and being forced to move in with someone or else be out on the street. I have a deep hurt for those who are homeless and in need. Such a hurt that I cry over not being able to help them. A few months ago I was pulling out of a walmart parking lot when I saw a women at the end of the street holding up a sign saying "I have no money please help." The only cash I had on me was $5.00. I pulled over and gave her the $5.00 and then apologized for not being able to give her more. She was very grateful for the little I could give. But it bothered me that I could not do more. I prayed for her that night and felt so much hurt in my heart for this poor lady. I say this not the brag on myself for what I did. Because I really did nothing at all. I say this to show how what I have gone through has humbled my heart and has made me a more compassionate person. I can no long just see a homeless person or someone in need and say "oh that is so sad" and go on as if nothing has happen. I now cry for these people and hurt inside for them. My heart brakes because I do not know what to do to help them and I am burden by their need. I do not know if humbling me and making me hurt for the needy is the reason for my suffering. But that is what has become of my suffering. It has made me want to even more find away to serve others. I can tell that this is really on your heart, L.K. Don't feel bad that you can't do more; feel good that you did what you could. God judges the heart, not the wallet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alien224 Posted February 12, 2015 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 8 Topic Count: 82 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 1,762 Content Per Day: 0.38 Reputation: 869 Days Won: 2 Joined: 08/09/2011 Status: Offline Birthday: 02/24/1964 Share Posted February 12, 2015 This is how Jesus leads us to ministry. He has given you a gift through your suffering. Always seek his will even when others think you are doing something crazy. God bless you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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