I write up a newsletter every few months to send to my family, friends, supporters, etc. Here is a story from my most recent one, enjoy!


Happy?

Recently at Tompkins Square Park I met Shawn, an 18 year old who came by our truck and sat on his skateboard while he ate some soup. He shared with me how he was currently living with his father and had been in and out of rehabs the past few years. He hangs around the park which is very telling that he may still be using or dealing.

We had a quick conversation and he asked how I got involved with Street Life which gave me a chance to tell him about Jesus. As I shared my testimony he seemed very attentive. We chatted a little more and before leaving Shawn agreed to let me pray with him. He told me he was looking for work, so I asked if there was anything else I could pray for along with a job. “Just to be happy, like you. You seem really happy.” I smiled and shared with him what makes me “happy”. I told him how Jesus’ love has been my strength and joy daily and how He satisfies me unlike anything else ever could.

I then prayed for Shawn to know this love and experience the joy of God. Shawn thanked me for the prayer, the soup, and a sweater he took from our clothing. Please pray for Shawn and others like him who are searching for the one thing that will make them “happy”.