I met a new friend the other day. Her name was Alicia. Her only possessions were a backpack, the clothes on her back, a pair of worn out shoes, her beloved dog Cadillac Jack, and a broken heart.
Alicia is homeless, but I was able to see a faint glimpse of hope in her tear-filled eyes.
From the little amount of time I spent with her, brokenness was unavoidably recognizable. But she was seeking a second chance.
I stood counting my blessings after my encounter with Alicia. Blessed that I have a warm place to sleep every night. Blessed that I do not go hungry. Blessed that friends and family love me. Blessed by how much God has provided my needs. Blessed for the shoes on my feet. Blessed for clothes I stare at in my closet while writing this. Blessed for the electricity that provides the power to write this blog post. Blessed with the laptop that allows me to write. Blessed by the pillow that will hold my head while I sleep tonight. Blessed that I know where I will be sleeping everyday. Blessed by the amount of books setting on my nightstand. Blessed by the pictures of friends and family. You get the picture. I’m pretty danged blessed!
Will you pray with me for Alicia? Pray that she realizes and believes Ephesians 3:16-20. Pray that she realizes how long and wide and deep and high Christ’s love for her is. Pray for new beginnings. Pray for her to accept and receive the love God wants to give her.
Jesus said in Matthew 18:20, “For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them.”
Thank you for standing in prayer with me for my friend Alicia.
Are you counting your blessings today?
Praying For Alicia
