Father, they are my purpose.  To see them know peace, to realize the sweet comforting breeze of love’s touch upon their smiling faces, to accept freedom from personal prisons of sin, history and remorse.  There is no greater moment for me than that instant following encouraging someone, seeing their relief from anguish, as I share a simple hug, a kind word or inspiration and hope from Your Holy Gospel.  That is the moment of my fulfillment, the pinnacle of my existence here on this plane is to know that I have planted a small seed that when grown may lead a person to everlasting relationship with You, Father.

Sometimes I have nothing to give them but a reminder of hope.  Other times I can feed them well or introduce them to other Christians who might help them through dilemma, poverty or addiction.  Regardless, knowing that I am living within that function for which You have created me is repeatedly refreshing to my soul, no matter my circumstance.  I don’t have great oratory capacity, I have no great wealth, no miracles, no coffers full of health and influence, yet you still send them to me.  They are my hope, my evidence of kinship and authority given me by the King, for I may in some small manner diminish their pain, and that just feels right.

Lord, we see that this world is leaning toward chaos.  As evil gnashes its teeth, hoping in foolishness for victory, we who call ourselves by Your Name are humbled to serve in whatever capacity Your Will directs.  For the outcome is determined, my place in paradise assured and therefore my hope irresistible.  Who can take anything away from a man who has secured a mansion at the behest of Almighty God?  I long to look into Your Eyes and walk with You in the cool of the day, but for now I will simply enjoy serving Your Glory by applying my Grace given gifts to comfort those who desperately need to know Your Name.  For those waiting, wondering and hoping, that Name is Jesus, The King of Kings, the Lord of All.