Thursday, July 9, 2020

Helping A Veteran



Today as we drove into Tompkins Square Park we prayed that God would bring new people we could connect with and those who are eager to share what is going on in their lives.  As usual, God answered that prayer when a homeless veteran that we have never met came by.  His demeanor was broken and humble.  He politely asked if he could have some fruit and bread.  

“Of course!”  

He was happy to receive the food, hygiene products, and clothing.  

He asked, “Do you have information on a shelter?”  I provided him with one of our resource sheets to get him started and recommended New York City Rescue Mission which is close by.  It turns out he’s filled out an application three separate times and he still hasn’t received housing assistance.  Knowing that he is a veteran, I offered to look into the options available for him.  He was grateful.  

“Could I pray with you?”  I asked.  

“Oh, yes! Please!” he said.  

Our new friend shared that he became a believer after reading the Bible.  He was happy to talk about his experience with God.  I asked if he had a Bible and he needed one in Spanish.  Thankfully we had one for him since we bring Bibles and New Testaments in English and Spanish.  For the rest of the day, he spent his time reading it.  

Please pray in agreement with us for a breakthrough to take place in this man’s housing situation.  Hopefully, at New York City Rescue Mission he will meet with a case worker who may be able to help.  

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