While in Austin for the Homeless Resource Fair the line trailed back about 200 ft.
The workers filled out the surveys and the clients entered the building to the services.
There wasn't a planned job for me so I went around and greeted folks, there were new faces to meet and some that knew me by name brbruce .
I must share the one that touched my heart the most.
As I moved around the crowd there were many prayers and love hugs. I came upon a man he said he was 68 and yes he knew the Lord. I spoke to him about how nice it was to see him get some of the things today. A new backpack, a sleeping bag , some new shoes. He was just finishing his meal and he took a gulp of his drink when I shared how God was pleased that he was able to be blessed with the nice things . We held hands and prayed for thanksgiving of the day to be gathered as friends all this we pray in Jesus name.
I looked upon him and saw how the tears had built up and I asked him what it was about? As the tears flowed he spoke to me and said brbruce this morning I prayed to God to send me a friend. All of these things are nice but the prayers of friendship is answered prayer.
I now have to wipe the tears from my eyes . We shook hands and after a hug I shared my ministry card and moved on into the crowd.
I went over to the cookers and shared the story with a man there he too began to tear up . I shared with him how the smoke makes us tear up but this time it was the friendship in Christ that did the job.
Jesus Spoken Hear.

brbruce