Dedicated to my brother Jimmy
Just because they are homeless does not mean that they do not have dreams, hopes, or desires to work, prosper, and to live the American Dream!
"Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven...."(Matt 5:12)
Just because they are homeless does not mean that they do not have feelings, emotions, or opinions!
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted."
(Matt 5:4)
(Matt 5:4)
Just because they are homeless does not mean that they do not have a need to be recognized and want to be respected as individuals created by God! They are not faceless, soul-less anomalies.
"Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy." (Matt 5:7)
Just because they are homeless does not mean that they do not have a love for others, love for you & I, and a yearning to be loved in return!
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God." (Matt 5:9)
Just because they are homeless does not mean that they do not have feelings of self-worth and a passion to be viewed as productive members of society!
"Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth." (Matt 5:5)
Just because they are homeless does not mean that they do not have family, friends, a personal support system?
"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled." (Matt 5:6)
Just because they are homeless does not mean that they do not have faith in a caring God and a love for Christ Jesus and just because they are homeless does not mean that the Holy Spirit does not reside in their hearts!
"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God." (Matt 5:8)
Just because they are homeless does not mean that they do not believe in themselves!
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." (Matt 5:3)
“Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. (Matt 5:11)
Just because they are homeless does not mean that they want your pity, money or material donations although they humble themselves as temporary recipients of our generosity and our concern for their immediate welfare!
"Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven." (Matt 5:10)
In retrospect, perhaps the only difference between "them" and "us" is a place called home!
Finally, in closing, remember that just because they are homeless does not mean that they will never have a home because Jesus tells us all that...
"My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you?"
(John 14:2)
