The track was peaceful last Friday—a nice break from the overwhelming chaos it usually is out there. I didn’t feel on edge like I have out there for the last last couple of months. When we were close to running out bags for the night, I asked if we could drive to a specific part of the track. I was hoping we’d find a couple friends we’ve seen consistently for a few months; and sure enough, they were both there. I was thankful to have another opportunity to keep building the friendships we have with both of them, to notice a cute change to *T’s hair and to talk with *A for some time, learning more about herself and her future plans.
Nights like this one aren’t all that common—at least, not lately—but they always seem to fill me with the hope and encouragement I need to keep coming out. If you haven’t notice yet, this ministry is heavy. But when God covers the night in his peace, we’re able to have deeper conversations and longer times of prayer with the women working. Some women are able to feel safe to be vulnerable with us about details of their lives that weigh heavy on them. It is an honor to be entrusted with such personal pieces of their lives, one I don’t take lightly.
Pray with us that God would provide more nights like this one and more opportunities to get to know our two friends, *T and *A. —Sam
P.s. if you prayed we’d be spared from the rain, thank you! It didn’t start raining until a few minutes after we’d finished for the night.
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