A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

Today I was blessed with the opportunity to give out lunches to the homeless in Monroe Park. I really can't put into words what it's like to experience this. It's a life-changing experience that rocks me to my core every time I go there.

One lady had a small duffel bag on her arm and a ratty comforter shoved in a canvas bag in her hand.  In the other hand she held a plastic bag containing food. This was probably all she had to her name. She asked me to help her get the lunch we provided into that plastic bag. When she opened it, I realized the food in the bag smelled horrible and had likely come from a dumpster.  I tell you this, not so you'll feel sorry for her, but so you'll remember to thank God for everything in your life. 

I don't know why the people there are 

homeless,  but I do know they all have a story and God loves them all. It's not our job to judge them, but to help them. James 2:15-16 says, "Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of  you says to them, 'Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,' but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it?"

I intended to take pictures of my class living out this mission project today, but I got caught up in the need of others and forgot,  until the very end. As I was heading back to the bus I turned to take one last glance, and I saw this most humbling scene. Here are two men, from very different walks of life, bowing their heads together in prayer. My favorite part of this picture is you can't see either of their faces. I realized in that very moment God thought this was the only picture needed today.