Precious lives to him

" He will rescue the poor and needy when they cry to him. He will help the oppressed, who have no one to defend them. He feels pity for the weak and needy, and he will rescue them. He will redeem them from oppression and violence. For their lives are precious to him." Psalm 72

The neediness and poverty on the streets of Toronto is overwhelming at times.

Voiced griefs of the lonely and separated
Exausted eyes of the vulnerable and weak
Disturbing cycles of abuse and harm from those desperate for family
Cold,weary bodies of those wearing little standing on street corners prostituting
Thick darkness surrounding those who find love and belonging in the Devil rather then Christ
Inner battle of the mother finding herself pregnant once again on the street
Filthy,smelly, unwashed appearance of the addicted
Constant isolation of the mentally ill and disabled

The cries for rescue are often drowned out by the fast pace of the city
The plea for help is often ignored and not acknowledged by those rushing past
The hope to be defended is often rejected,deflated, and let down

My hope for those crying out in this city is found in the faithful,ever present heart of Jesus Christ
His heart is for the rescue of each
His heart is to help each that is being oppressed
His heart is to defend each who find themselves defenceless
His heart is for the redemption of each
His heart is for each to know they are precious to him

May this beautiful,unconditional Jesus Christ, this stunning heart, this life giving presence increase in and through our lives and may we decrease.