Why is this so important to me? I feel that we as Christians, by Christian I mean those who have a personal relationship with Christ, need to share the hope we have with others. This means to people of all ages.
One of the things I have noticed over the past few years is that at risk teenagers are one of the segments of our society that we have a hard time loving, serving, helping and even speaking to. There are times when we see them, and we would rather walk on the other side of the street to avoid them. I am not sure why, maybe it is because we are intimidated by them or even afraid of them. Is it possible people shy away because they wouldn't know what to say to them?
There is a young man, probably in his early twenties that comes in to say hello to me from time to time. He is pretty scary looking. He has a mo-hawk and has tattoos and piercings all over his face. I mean both!!! I see people move away from him, look at him strangely, and even say horrible things about him.
I have made it a point to talk to him. He is a very pleasant and soft spoken person. He is kind and always wanting to find ways to help others. He has a heart to reach out to others. Does that surprise you? Here is a person that most people are afraid of (because of his looks and dress) but he has a heart to meet the needs of others.
Let us show the world that we as followers of Christ have a heart for others. Let us get outside the comfort of our church walls and start to meet the needs of those who look a certain way in order to protect themselves. Let us love, serve, help and share with those who need to see what this Jesus is really all about.
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