I was cruising home tonight with my boy while jamming out to a song by the NewsBoyz, called "Born Again."  We were anxiously getting home to watch a movie and eat some dinner.  As we drove to the last turn, I noticed a homeless man sitting on the road.  He appeared to have been there for some time.  As we made the turn, my head and heart began asking me "what are you doing..." you are singing a song about being reborn, and here you're more concerned about the movie you want to watch than a man who needs help.  I turned the car around and went to the man and asked if he needed anything - food, bed, shower, etc.,  the man said, "I'm just hungry..."

I drove back down to McD's and picked up some food for the gentleman, along with some snacks.  I'm sharing this story, more so because I'm saddened at my initial reaction - I drove right by the man and didn't think much of it.  I am reminded of the Bible verse, where Christ says, "when you provide for one of the least of these, you did it for me...."  I was saddened by my initial reaction, that I wouldn't have the instinct to immediately stop and help.  I have a long way to go in my training.  As soke says, I'm still licking the outside of the watermelon.   May God give each of you the insight, peace, and compassion to respond instinctively to anyone who needs help, by showing compassion and lending a helpful hand.

God's Peace,

KJN