I can't believe how long it has been since I last blogged. I had almost forgotten my sign-in. It's not because I forgot...it's not because I have been busy...it's because I wasn't sure how to put into words what has been happening.
Here goes...
I WANT TO BE PART OF SOMETHING THAT IS BIGGER THAN ME!
That only means one thing...I want to be part of something that only God can initiate, orchestrate and create!
I don't serve a God of mediocrity!
Many of you who read this blog know that a large part of my life now is spent with women and children who are homeless. I have another new position at the shelter which I love. I am now able to combine my passion for them and my desire to speak together. I now go into the community and organizations and advocate for the needs of the shelter and our clients. In other words...I try to get companies and individuals to invest their time, talents and treasures into ACCESS. LOVE IT...LOVE IT...LOVE IT!!!!!!!!
The other day I was invited to speak to a fifth grade class in Akron. After I spoke they had a very important job...they had to find a solution to homelessness. Guess what? They did! It did not take long for these precious children to realize what needed to be done. Their solution...if everyone invested into the lives of the homeless...problem solved. Sounds hard and easy at the same time. You see each person comes to us with a different need. Each one is homeless for a different reason. But...if each person had someone who would walk alongside them...loved them...lead them...a difference could be made. If one person invested in one other...what a difference!
Yesterday I went to the shelter to work with a few groups that had come to paint. When I arrived I had a chance to hang out with one of the clients. A precious mom who had done everything right in life. She was a good mom, had a job, had a car, had a home...get the picture. She lost her job, lost her home, lived in her car with three teenagers...life began to spiral out of control. We sat on the floor outside my office and cried together. She feels HOPELESS...and honestly...I did too. What to do? I encouraged her and tried to find something to say that would give her hope. I can't promise her a home, I can't promise her a better life...all that I can offer her is HOPE!
I am reminded each day that women are hurting and need ___________! I left it blank since every need is different. But I do know one thing for sure.
They need JESUS!
They need us!
They need us to be JESUS to them!
Join me!
