~ (~) ~ Plenty ~ (~) ~
Discussed varying views-of the Lord today.
Joe I belive His name; gentle-man I believe truly... yes... .
Don't all wish to be... ?
Full of goodness-graciousness though maybe-timely.
Tide-souly to security I suspected given in-the offering, "but that's just me... ."
Watching-folks walking by; saw felt this yes-you know-the trembling voice; hesitance of the
hand as we-prayed,
"Oh God Jahova" He prayed, just-as I did for him; he for me given my request-yes.
I for the blessedness to bless protect secure him; all he loved... would endure-endeavor for.
We talked of our faith, talked-of Gods mercy-perfect-goodness, grace... .
African American man walked by-asked for moneys-some yes; for food I guessed I don't
know truly could not as I looked at him-suppose.
I reached; so my pocket was full-my heart then willing-yes... he-looked homeless... hungry.
Being this way my self at the moment-having eaten-yes blessed enough to eat, I pulled out a-
dollar-offered-he accepted, His thank you in his eyes... murmured from his lips my direction.
Joe a witness himself, I having to go to court for public intoxication-today at 9:00am, or so I
thought-yes... .
He stated the faith doesn't allow us to carry funds, (he was carrying pamphlets of faith,
proclaiming what they were, what they-would... could another bring).
He stated "Hey that was nice; James"... .
He most assuredly would have done the same-maybe-more-I know, had it not it been for the
teachings of His faith... I believe-limiting-him thereby... .
We cordially said our goodbye's (I told him I had to run off to court).
As I went to go I saw a lady that had been witnessing the whole thing-she smiled tenderly, I
winked back.
He had said "James that was nice" I said well he needed it and being homeless myself-well I
know what it is like-yes?
It turns out after checking my court time, it is at 12:30pm, not at 9:00am, plenty of time to
write this; yes... .
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Copyright © James Long | Year Posted 2010
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