A Fulfilling Day

Today felt full and fulfilling. My allergies subsided enough today to actually think clearly and enjoy life, people, and my kids along with the crisp autumn, drizzly day. (Back in Oregon, I would've never added the "drizzly" part to the enjoyment section but California makes me long for cozy, drizzly days!)
Ella and I dropped the three kids off at school and headed to the public library. After our leisure in a perfectly quiet library, we headed off to our first ever Starbucks date! That in itself is fulfilling!
As we walked out of the library a sad man stopped me, asking for food, not money, food. John and Yolanda were obviously needy and in deep distress. I told them I'd be back with food. When I brought them back the groceries, I was able to offer them some love, dignity, and prayer. They soaked in all of it. I don't know what was more thrilling for me, being able to pray for Yolanda's kidney to be healed or giving her a long, long hug that she didn't want to let go of, all the while praying the love of Jesus into her heart.
As I pointed them to the hope of Jesus and His nature of Provider, we were all in tears there on the sidewalk in front of the library for all the passersby to see. It was a holy moment.
Jesus, I know you love John and Yolanda, no matter what their sins, struggles, situation or needs. I know you long for them to experience your love, forgiveness, freedom and healing. I pray that tonight, wherever they are trying to sleep, that you will speak to their hearts and let them know the love that you are pouring out on them. Thank you for hearing me. Amen.