Doing What I Love/Loving What I Do

My first week at City Union Mission was amazing! I have such a heart for those men and want to see each one cared for, ministered to and treated with love. That's why I'm loving every second of it. Check it out, my job is to hang out with these guys, listen to their stories, pray with them and read them Scriptures. Can you believe I get paid to do what I would do for free?!
It's tough yes. I'm pulling hours still as an independent contractor so that makes for a tiring week. Thankfully I'm loving what I'm doing now and that counts for a whole lot.

I met Willie and Wayne, I call them the twin towers because their huge. Willie just found himself an apartment and a job - praise God! I took an old vet to the VA last Sunday after work and literally cried because of his story of separation, loss and disability. Then there is Red. He's an incessant insomniac who loves to tell me 49 different stories in one conversation. And many more I could go on and on about.
The systemic causes of homelessness are so complex and often to vast for this pee brains capacity and it hurts to think of how tough some have it. Going in there helps me far more than I could ever help them. I'm reminded each day of the blessings I have and how grateful I should be for the life I live and for the family that I have.

On a side note. I just came in from walking the streets with some fellow students at Midwestern. We had some interesting conversations and I met some fascinating people. These three girls that were apart of our team are so impressive. They have started a street ministry called Revolution. Amazing they have such a heart for the lost at such a young age.

Dr. Johnston joined us tonight. He's a giant in the faith and a brilliant man who could easily live in an ivory tower on campus but shows his love for the Great Commission by coming out with students like us - shows what a solid man of Christ he is.