she was a spectator's invisible man. dressed in clothes that were the latest trend in 2000 minus a few years. maybe some of her teeth were missing, maybe her hair was falling out. i would never have noticed her had it not been for the glaring spotlight God shone down on her today at around 3:52 p.m.
i never knew that things would take a turn when the hands that fed her were temporarily dried up. and in the end, i think i got more out of the whole thing than she did. it was amazing to hear her gasp and cry and shout, "i've never shopped at wal-mart before!" from laughter to praises to desperation and the revealing of her stab wounds from an abusive past, God reminded me that this is the kingdom.
the kingdom is more than a little group of people singing "onward christian soldier" and potlucking their way into battle. it's more than planning for months for an event...at another church. we're living in a failed utopian attempt called the american church, and we're forgetting those in need. and never again will i be held guilty of this crime. the man with polio that i refused to pray for...still haunts me even in others' speech. this woman changed things. not only for me, but for those i'm going to reach someday.
you never know, i could possibly be entertaining angels unaware.
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a pure heart and opened eyes go so well together.
i love you.
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