Sympathy is meaningless without ministry.

Live it
You've seen them standing on the street corner holding a cardboard sign asking for work, food or money, the later being preferred. The fact that the same people show up everyday at the same time and place proving that begging is their vocation and the street corner their workplace. You've probably noticed people handing one of these people something through their car window. For some it's money or water, for others it might be food and then there are some who offer 30 second spiritual help. They're called homeless because their home is the street. One thing that's obvious about them is the fact they're not seeking what they profess and how to truly help them is unclear.

I've daydreamed since youth of being invisible and able to know what people need, with the ability to meet it, regardless of what it is, anonymously. To some, my gift would be healing, others a job, and to some simply shouldering their financial burden. Can you imagine walking through the hospital healing people and fixing what's broken in relationships? In my dreams, everyone gives thanks to God and begins to follow him, if they're not already doing so. Well, it's a nice dream, but we all know most people would not welcome such a gift. That's because what keeps most people down and out is an unwillingness to walk away from the thing that has them down and out. The sad fact is that they're hopelessly bound in chains of their own making because they don't think they need help, just money. But, I'm fairly certain I'm not referring to you.

Pray it
It maybe constructed of cardboard, but my needs list has all been met and surpassed by you, Lord. Still, I confess to desire things I don't need and need things you've already provided. Help me know how to use the resourses already given me and opportunity to help others do the same.

Resources
Much like 1857, America needs a Jeremiah Lamphier. (2000)
If you don't know what God expects, how can you expect to do it? (2001)
John was sent 14 months ahead of Jesus to confirm Messiah's arrival. (2003)
We need to apply the brakes before pressing the accelerator of revival (2004)
Don't witness unless you're prepared to love without prejudice or condition. (2005)
Devotional (2006)
I have no power God didn't give me and only He can finish what He started and only if I ask. (2007)
What does great faith require? (2008)

1. One-minute Devotionals began on January 2, 2006 and are the original creation of James R. Green, Prayertower Webservant Content is derived from his alternating and sequential survey of both the Old and New Testament to offer insight on Scripture.
2. Resources are derived from daily devotions of James R. Green called, Just Thinkin'... (2000-2003), Read the Bible Thru in 365 Days (2004), Pray Thru the Word in 365 Days (2005) and One Minute Devotional (2006-2008).
3. Scripture: God's Word Translation (c)1995 by God's Word to the Nations. All Rights Reserved.

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