STEP OUT OF THE BOAT
Next time you have some extra cash in your pocket
It doesn’t take much
Try this
Your life will never be the same
Climb into your car
Lock your door (if you need the feeling of false security)
Remember Child of God
No harm from mortal man
Shall befall your anointed soul
Drive to the rough part of town
Where crack rules
You know the place
Prostitutes with missing teeth and scowling faces
Nervous and desperate from withdrawal tremens
Indigent vagabond winos
Asleep in the gutter
Oblivious to the battlefield
Homeless shelters on every corner
Rarely full
Except on the coldest nights
Young thugs
Sporting gang colors
Tough on the outside
Lonely and scared within
Spot the person who captures your heart
You will know without question
That they are the one
God will guide you
Trust completely
Step out of the boat
Walk on the water in faith towards your new friend
Remember to smile sincerely
Soften your eyes when they make contact
So not to startle them
Have no fear
Christ is there waiting beside them
Watching with pride and encouragement
Speak softly
While handing them the money
Tell them you love them
As Jesus loves them
Then
Be prepared to drop the walls of apprehension
Brace yourself for a dose of reality
Raw and pungent
As you receive the most special hug imaginable
Pure tender loving connection
As innocent children
Simply living in the moment
Soak in this Holy power
Feel the humble gratitude in their weary woeful eyes
Bask in the glow of Gods blessings
Bestowed on you both in fellowship
Gathered together in His name
Say nothing more
No words can improve this situation
Simply walk away
Reflect in silence
The abundant gifts received from our merciful Savior
Absorb the satisfaction
Of making a tremendous impact
In the life of another
Asking nothing in return
Genuine compassion
Flawless
Exhilarating
Divine
© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005
