Salesman
To our homeless youth “drop in” center, on Wednesdays, comes a dapper young intern from Eugene Bible College. He is tall, blond, and adept at holding his hands and mouth in a moderately-fashionable way. I have often envied him moving among the youth, wished for his bravado, and wondered what he has to say.
Tonight I had some leisure, was in the right spot, and heard what he has to say:
“Hey guys — guys can I just pray for you?
“Hey guys okay we’re gonna just stand here and pray.
“First — hey — do you guys have Jesus in your hearts? You know, have you asked for Jesus?
“Cause it’s not really any use praying unless you do. That’s the first thing.
“Does anybody want to just accept Jesus before we pray?”
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It made me angry. Most of these kids are suffering; their lives are meaningless to them; they are in physical, mental, spiritual pain and illness. We give them this haven because we feel compassion for them like a fist in the heart. And then, right here, another pusher confronts them. It made me sad.