Day 8: Walking in the shoes of the homeless and unemployed

My good friend Devon sent me a message via Facebook telling me that he was coming to get me. He is in Texas! Devon and I have grown up together and have been buds for going on 30 years. It’s nice to know that I am loved. However, I told him that I was okay, that God was leading me.

Automatic Writing: “Here, Sapphire, this is for you. I know you need to know that I am still with you and leading you. Since you are following me and remaining steadfast as proven by your reply to Devon to not come get you, it’s time for me to give you something. Tuesday. Tuesday. Tuesday. I will appear to you in a flurry of activity. Once the activity stops, completely comes to a halt, you will see me clearly standing before you. You will see him, your destiny, your next step. Take it. Accept it. Do not question, do not hesitate, do not waiver. Take it. Go there. This is the direction I want you to take. Okay? I love you. I am living within you so people are seeing me when they see you. Thank you for helping me to infiltrate the system in an unexpected way. They couldn’t deny me when you walked in in the situation you were in. Now, they cannot deny me because they see you which is just a reflection of me. Be ready. Be ready. Be ready. Trust in me. Hold steadfast and be of service to someone else. I love you. God.”

You know what, God? I’m lonely. In this moment, all I want is companionship, a hug, some comfort, a kiss on the forehead, someone to talk to who cares for and loves me. I just want to curl up into his arms and drift away. No cares. No worries. No work. Just someone to love me.

Opportunity to Celebrate

Obviously, we should all celebrate the roof over our heads and the nourishment we receive no matter how it is viewed by economic or social standards. Yet, how can you "celebrate" blessings if you are homeless, hungry, unemployed, and cannot provide for your family? How, as a citizen or community leader, have you honored the value in all individuals regardless of their economic status or living situation? I celebrate by giving praise to God for providing for my needs and then share that praise with others as I do with this blog.

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