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Choices


--by hiloecho, posted Dec 9, 2006

We were downtown, our tiny downtown, running errands and doing some shopping when we were approached by a homeless man who asked for spare change. I will almost always help if I am able by giving something but today thought I'd try something so I asked what it was he needed the most.

He looked rather puzzled and then said I'm not gonna lie to ya, I need a drink. I gave him the money he needed and asked the Lord to watch over him. It brought back memories of years ago when I was homeless and some Christians asked me what I needed and I replied cigarettes. They bought me a pack and I've always remembered their non-judgemental help. Sometimes we can't see past the moment to see what our true needs are.

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waltzes wrote: God bless you!! The fun thing is imagining what might happen as a result of your kindness. Maybe he will be inspired to quit drinking, turn to God, and turn his life around. And maybe in turn, he will be able to help someone else. There's nothing better!!
hiloecho wrote: Mahalo
That's my prayer that the brother will have food for thought and accept the Lord into his life.

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