Walking to school yesterday, I saw the older beggar man I sometimes see standing on the side of sidewalk, leaning on his cane with hand outstretched
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I usually give whatever I have when I have it. Sometimes it is a granola bar, sometimes it's a five dollar bill. I figure even if they use the money to buy alcohol/drugs, who am I to deny them that small comfort in what is probably a life full of suffering? All I know is I feel worse when I give nothing and remain cynical about their intentions.
I have this dialogue too, though. Every time I see a homeless person with a sign, this internal struggle. It is hard!
And even if the person does use it for drugs/alcohol, who knows it the circumstance can still be used for something better. I need to remember Who truly is in charge.
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I have this dialogue too, though. Every time I see a homeless person with a sign, this internal struggle. It is hard!
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And even if the person does use it for drugs/alcohol, who knows it the circumstance can still be used for something better. I need to remember Who truly is in charge.
Thanks for your thoughts!
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