Hanging out with the homeless

Last night I went and spent the night at a homeless shelter for men in a nearby city. It was not my first experience with folks in this situation but it was the first time I spent the whole night in a place that literally saves the lives of those that may freeze to death without shelter. My friend and I were greeted warmly by the folks waiting to go inside and they eagerly helped us bring in the clothes, food and supplies that we brought along. We were able to give them all a good meal before bedtime at 10pm and breakfast before they headed back on the streets at 6am. This is the only shelter in this moderately large city and it is run by a Christian group, made up mostly of volunteers like my friend Henry who give of their time sacrificially. We also met three other volunteers who helped get things going last night. One of them had brought a bunch of socks and underwear for the men (she had purchased herself), her assistant shared with me that he had been on the street homeless for a year but by the grace of God he was there volunteering to help others out of this terrible cycle that they are trapped within. May God bless all those that are getting their hands dirty for the Gospel. Matthew 25, when you did it for one of the least of these you did it for me (Jesus)

God's blessings!

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Why the Labyrinth Log

A friend of mine encouraged me to start a blog just to give folks a forum to discuss their hearts and thoughts. I was listening to someone talking about a prayer labyrinth and it dawned on me how much life with God can be like wandering through a maze or labyrinth in which you can't see over the top or around the corners. Yet, someone from above can quickly discern the way around dangers and snare and if they could communicate with us, they would be able to easily direct our path. God can see around the corners and over the top. God knows present, past and present as one, and when we are in tune with His Holy Spirit, the Lord will guide our steps into the wonders that He has in store for us. Remember, you don't walk alone.
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Labyrinth Log

Welcome to the Labyrinth Log!

It is hard to see what is in the future and around the corner, so we need some direction. This direction can come from people that we trust and respect, it can also come from The One who can see over the walls and hedges that obscure our vision. As we connect with The One Who Sees, we can then follow the directions that we are given. I have found life much easier since I made prayer a primary focus of my life, I depend less on my hunches and try to seek the Lord's direction in those decisions that have more important consequences. As life goes on I find that my decisions affect more and more people so I want to have the best guidance possible. For me, the best advice I have ever received is to take all my concerns and worries to the Lord in prayer. How about you?

Chris