Though I have not written much of anything about my job, it is a subject that is much on my mind. During our weekly outreaches to the low income motels, we interact with the dregs of society, incredibly broken people who can only be healed and restored through God's love. Poverty does not mandate addiction, but there certainly is a determined, vicious cycle. People are trapped by their desires, mental illnesses, traumatic past, lack of knowledge, or all of the above. It is hard to give advice on how to rescue the children even though I work with a dedicated group of service providers who spend much time and money trying to reach the families. The more I work in broken sectors, the more I am reminded of our desperate need for God. Passion and care are not enough to help these people. Only God can change their lives, restore their minds, and protect innocent ones. He is also the only one who can accurately say the degree of personal responsiblity versus tragic circumstances that causes people to live in death (yes, an accurate oxymoron) and brokenness.
Please pray for your communities. Even if you do not live in a low-income community as I do, there are countless homes with income of all levels that wear a different face of dysfunction. Be ready and available for God to use you to impact others.
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