Tuesday

 The last day or so I have been overcome when I think that God is using me in any capacity.  It is enough to bring tears to my eyes and is embarrassing. 

I have had some doubts as to whether He wants me doing this Handout and will be seeking His will when I do my Bible study this morning. But the fact He puts His word in my hands to give to others; that's a lot right there.  

I did a good Bible study time took my time at it.  I also found a favorite Bible verse it was like encountering an old friend.  Psalm 138:3 "When I called, He answered me,He made me bold and stouthearted". That was my verse after some turkey tried to mug me back in 2012

Anyway I got a later start I feel that's what God wants me to do and I aim to do His will not mine.  But I need to take my shower so there's that.  I will also braid my hair if my hand will let me because I don't want a thick ponytail wrapping around my neck like it wants to do during Bible Handouts.  

After the Handout: 

It felt like it took forever to get to the spot but I did it. I did hand out at least one Bible to a guy on the bus who saw the sign on the cart and my hat, asked for a Bible.  

I went to the gas station and asked if I could use the bathroom (the first gas station not the one who turned me away, bleeding, last time), he was very nice and I bought some additional cold drinks bringing my cold Gatorade inventory to 4, or a gallon.  I also got some cold iced tea and had brought some tea from the house.  

It was slow and steady, took an hour and a half.  It was miserably hot but I was focused so I didn't notice it as much.  It was mainly people wanting one or two.  Some people blocked traffic to get a Bible; that's a theme I see in the bad neighborhoods.  If they want that Bible they are going to GET it.  I was careful running around as they did have construction debris and did not fall this time. I drank enough that I didn't get sick.  I went with a quart every 15 minutes of either the (decaf) tea, the Gatorade, or the sweet tea I had bought from the gas station.  I did get a little dizzy at the end and I had to use the bathroom again so I called it.  

I did at least 50 Bibles easily half of that Spanish.  One guy I was out of Spanish Bibles (I underestimated) and gave him some Spanish Scripture booklets and he was holding them like a  lifeline, he knew how much he needed them. 

The gang watched me from the shade while I worked and I waved at at them every time I turned that way (I try to face all directions and wave at each one as they wait at the light and when they start moving). After the Handout I went back to the gas station, used the bathroom, bought snacks (do you know Hostess makes a LEMON cupcake?  It is a game-changer).  As I walked out I saw a drug deal and that made my second I witnessed today.  

So it's the kind of place that needs some Light of the World and that's why I go.  I don't like the 'nice" neighborhoods those are the kind that call the police on me and try to have me run off. I had to pass the gang to get to the bus stop so I did, keeping my eyes forward and saying "Excuse me".  One of them stepped in front of me and asked some variation of "Are the Bibles really free?"  Yes.  "Can I get one?"  Of course.  Everyone who wants a Bible gets one.  I showed him what I had and he took an NLT and a KJV at my encouragement "To see which one you like better".  When I got to the bus stop I got passed up by the bus I wanted and I couldn't open my Gatorade.  

I fell on my hand 2 weeks ago during my last handout and my hand doesn't bother me except when I am trying to twist a cap off a drink.  So I went back to the gang and asked the nice young man for help, and he did. Then I went back to the bus stop.  

I had an uneventful ride home,I did get the same driver twice and she took some Bibles for herself and her daughter.  So that was fun. And there was another guy on the bus in the middle of that somewhere. 

Please pray for that young man in the gang I feel he needs heavy prayer backing to make the right choices. Not because of the gang that is sort of inevitable in the area, you are in one whether you want to or not.  But his soul that he give it to Jesus.  Jesus wants him so badly and I feel he is open to the gospel. 

Needless to say I will be going back. I also hear encouraging things about Airline and Berry Road, that it is a real hellhole plagued by prostitution and worse.  Sounds like a great place for a Bible Handout AND has a nice looking median. 

That's it for now!