Just Be

Give Praise…. For Whatever   So, I volunteered at a mission in Apple Valley called Jubilee.   The community churches come together to serve God’s people by providing practical needs.   I was volunteering in the balloon tent where we made animal shapes for the kids who are forever waiting in line.   Before anything started, a man – mid-60’s, kind eyes, bold posture – and a woman – young, blonde, pretty, gentle – came walking up to me.   By the way, any physical description is a bonus because when I saw them, all I really noticed were their yellow t-shirts that read “Jesus Heals”.   As our eyes met, my throat dried up and my smile waned as I’ve been down this path before.   I knew what was coming.   The man beelines it to me and says, brashly, with a hint of a smile “What’s wrong with you?”…. I was in the middle of a conversation with a friend and really didn’t want to acknowledge him.   He stands, arms crossed, waiting for my response.   He towers over me, too.   It’s completely i