I am looking for a personal story of someone who was homeless and how they got off the streets. I want to distribute the story along with a bag of food to help encourage and modivate homeless people. Advice is also appreciated.
2006-09-22 08:52:51 · 5 answers · asked by Big E 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I was born of chaos and grew up to live under a bridge by the age of 18. I hated my life and came to hate people in general. I didn't trust anyone and eventually saw all people as suspiciously self-serving and blatantly deceptive. I was miserable. I ended up in prison. In prison, I met a chaplain who also wanted something from me, my salvation. It took a very long time and daily reading of the Bible before I finally understood that I had been lied to my entire life. God is alive, Jesus Christ is the Savior, I am loved by God, and the choice was not my past... it was the future... and it was mine. My life is prosperous in so many more ways than I would have dreamed of under that bridge at 18. God is with me always. I am never alone. I am loved unconditionally. Most of all, I am forgiven. I belong to a family of forgiven who never let me down, never judge me, never are far from me. The world may present struggles, but they are no longer overwhelming or insurmountable.
2006-09-22 09:08:52 · answer #1 · answered by reformed 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Kudos to you. I think that sounds like a great idea!!!
A few things to be weary of. Many (NOT ALL, but many) are homeless not from lack of motivation or opportunity. Many are homeless because of either mental/emotional problems that make it difficult if not impossible to support themselves, or they have a dependency issue that has taken priority over everything in their lives...even shelter.
Perhaps a bit of inspiration could do some good. If not, at least you fed them for a day and made it a little brighter.
What city are you planning to do this in?
2006-09-22 08:54:15 · answer #2 · answered by DougDoug_ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I love your heart! God bless you!
I work in a rehabilitation centre with recovering addicts, some of whom have been on the streets. I will ask one of them to write down their story, so that I can pass it on to you.
2006-09-22 08:57:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Never lived on street
helped street people for 5 years
they need help (i pray you will help).
2006-09-22 08:57:38 · answer #4 · answered by robert p 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
invite them in let them wash and eat..and live with you..
2006-09-22 08:55:11 · answer #5 · answered by Taylor 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋