I use to see people standing on the side of the road holding their cardboard signs and I would think "it's their own fault, there are plenty of resources to help them" But then one day God got a hold of my heart, and I suddenly thought "what if they really don't know about the resources available to them?!" I felt embarrassed that I had just been assuming and judging, I was not acting as a Christian should. Now I understand some people are aware and just want a free hand out, but is it fair to punish and judge everyone standing on the side of the road because of something a few others do? The next time I saw a gentleman standing on the side of the road I bought him some water and bananas, he was shocked and so appreciative! I felt so guilty that I had been saying such unkind things, what a wake up call it was for me! What if we all made up little brochures with information about resources for the homeless and handed them out with enough change for a pay phone, some water and fresh fruit? What a difference we could make with one simple act of kindness!
God Bless, Allicen
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