This Friday one of the friends I’ve made out on the streets let me know he’d be leaving town for good and it was a lot harder than I thought it’d be. I get so used to seeing all their faces or hearing about them that I never thought about how to say goodbye. Each Friday could very well be the last night we see Jake our beautiful creative, or Jose our faith filled prayer warrior, or whoever it is that holds that special place in your heart. It’s made me realize how truly precious each interaction is, no matter how short or long, no matter if it goes well or not. We’ve been gifted with getting to know these people that millions have passed by. We’ve been gifted with getting to pray for them as well. Let’s pray for them this week, and every week, as if it were our last opportunity to hear their specific needs and raise our voices to the God who hears.
Mike was laying down with a blanket completely covering him. He heard us leaving a bag of food for him and peeked out from beneath his blanket to say thank you.
Twist and Ruthless were hanging out with two other friends. Three of the four accepted bags of food, but none of them wanted prayer.
Dr. Geek was busy serenading two women so we left him a bag of food, but didn’t get to pray with him.
Kevin was wearing a Chargers beanie. He wants us to pray for his mail to arrive soon.
Jose wants us to continue praying for his family in Peru, his son in Jersey City and the new job his son just got. Jose lost his green card, but a new one is on the way and he’s already got a job waiting for him!!
Jake is working on a smaller painting than last week. He asked us to pray for miracles, peace, and an outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
We met Billy who was sitting with Arthur. He was receptive and thankful.
Daniel let us pray for him!! This is the first time he’s let us pray for him!!! He asked us to pray specifically about his belongings.
Nathanael let us pray for him and his son in England. He asked for provision in his finances
We met Arthur tonight. He was wearing a big heavy coat. He’s a big Bulls fan and asked that we pray for them.
Sherry was thankful for the food and water we have her. We invited her to our Easter service.
Nan asked us pray that he gets section 8 assistance. He was thankful for the bag of food we gave him.
We met a woman tonight who was wearing very little clothing and pulling a small rolling suitcase. She asked Kelsey if Todd was her husband. When she responded no, the woman propositioned Todd for sex to get money. We didn’t get her name. She took off quickly.
Adam would like us to pray for him throughout the week. He asked us for information about Oasis and we were able to give him an Easter invitation. He also was thankful for the chips we had available.
Howard asked us to pray for his son. He got some snacks we had out.
Stevie got some snacks we had out and he let us pray for him.
Neo did not want prayer, but was receptive of the bag of food we gave him.
Eliot received prayer and a bag of food.
Met a man named Mike. He was thankful for the bag of food we gave him and he left us his business card that read: “White man with a suit” at world star hip hop.com
James Dennis received prayer for him and his wife. He specifically wants is to pray that they stay together and that God heals him from the seizures he’s been having.
Met a group of men tonight. Their names are Kevin, Marvin, and David. Kevin just got of the hospital after having a seizure and would like its to pray that God heals and watches over him. David asked us to pray for financial stability as well as safety. Marvin asked us to pray for God to be with him. All three were so thankful and humbled by our giving them bags of food.
Roger who was so thankful to receive a bag of food. He asked us to pray for him to have a friend to talk to. He also wanted us to pray for all humans.
Met Aaron and Ron who are here from Missouri. Ron asked us to pray for his sister Nancy who is having surgery tomorrow and for his mother Vickie who is in a nursing home. Aaron would like prayer for his 8 year old daughter who is diabetic and lives in Detroit. They were both thankful to receive a bag of food.
We saw a women sleeping and we placed a bag near her.
Met another David who was so appreciative of the bag of food we were able to give him.