Macon, GA
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The following report comes to us from team leader Sarah with our team in Macon, Georgia:
A number of times, our team has gathered in downtown Macon with amazing encounters set before us by the Lord. We discover each time through our efforts to share the Gospel that He not only blesses those we meet, but He leaves us enriched by the graces He provides through the power of His Holy Spirit. One gentleman, “John” asked us to pray with him for a family member in the hospital and at the same time he was looking for a place to call home. His needs were many yet we knew that our call was to be “near to the brokenhearted” as we placed his intentions in Jesus’ heart. At the same time, we were able to offer him information on local resources that provide assistance for housing, meals, etc.
We also met three teens visiting from Atlanta. Their request for prayer that day was for their dear friend, “Andrew” who had just experienced the loss of his younger brother to suicide just 2 weeks prior. They were affiliated with a church in Atlanta, and indicated that they were receiving strong support from church members, family, friends and also had been connected with a grief counselor. I felt both humbled and helpless as I began to pray, so I just surrendered. The Lord provided the words that needed to be spoken that day. It was apparent by the young man’s response and deep sense of gratitude that the Lord had once again kept his promises. His word tells us “He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you.” That was made very real for both me and Andrew. The teens were also open to learning more about the rosary, and how this could be a good way to draw close to the heart of Jesus and Mary. We shared a scriptural rosary brochure and were able to highlight the various verses to help us as we pray. Once again we were able to emphasize the Lord’s nearness to the brokenhearted, and encouraged Andrew that the Lord would provide for him and ultimately work with his hurting heart to bring something good out of the pain. Just as his death on the cross had won for us the gift of eternal life, He would continue to help us bring about a greater good for ourselves and for others. We thank God for all those we’ve met through SPSE, and continue to pray for them!
Praised be Jesus Christ!