Feeding and prayer

Tonight we were back out to feed those in need of a warm meal, but we also had an opportunity to feed the spiritual hunger of those in need. It is my heart to meet both as the Lord provides and leads.

Four people came by tonight to receive a warm meal from the Boaz ministry. Two of them I knew and two of them I had never met before. When they found out I was a chaplain one of the men asked if he could talk to me privately, which I agreed to. He then shared some of the challenges he was going through and I was able to pray and speak God's Word over him.

Why do this type of ministry? It provides us with a foundation of knowing those in our city in need. They often know when new people come to town that are in need. Once they begin to share with others what we do, people will come. More importantly for Boaz, we hope that when new teens that are at risk come to our city that we will be a ministry that can be shared with those teens in need of help.

Do I enjoy spending two nights a week standing outside in the cold? Not really on my list of favorite things to do, but I am willing to be there if we can help just one. I try and look at it like this, if my son or daughters were in need of help in a strange city, I hope there would be a Christian based ministry available to help. I desire for us to be that type of ministry here in our city and eventually around the globe.

Tonight we fed four, and prayed for two. That makes it all worth while! After all they are someones sons and daughters.