A dear friend of mine, Darla, along with a few others, weekly go to the streets of Fort Worth, Texas and minister to the homeless. She shared this story with me and checked with the person it is about and made sure it was okay to share with you.
His name is Dean, a homeless, recovering alcoholic. He has been clean for six months. But, because of all the problems he had caused in the past, his family will not open their arms or doors to him anymore. So, he walks the streets… his new family.
He found a few new friends when the street ministry started. Darla was one. She had been praying with and ministering to him for several months. During the prayer time, she had mentioned Briley FAITH to him. Although Dean never prayed aloud before, well, with Darla he hadn’t; he welcomed her prayers. Once a week he looked for his new friend and asked about Briley FAITH. Darla and her husband, Keith, have both prayed with him and even gave him their cell numbers to call if he needed prayer.
Last week, we were in Texas for my husband’s uncle’s funeral. During this time we got to visit with Darla. She said the night before, she received a phone call from Dean. He shared the good news that he had been accepted for housing. He also shared with her his brother had passed away and the family would not allow him go to the funeral. It broke his heart. She prayed for him.
During their conversation, Darla told him that we were there and why. She also mentioned the connection we have with Briley FAITH; that she is our granddaughter. Immediately, he told Darla I want to pray… I want to pray for Briley FAITH. His prayer was for a baby girl who was miles away that God had used to touch his heart.
Even in the streets where all seems hopeless to the homeless, God reminds them He still cares and He is there. They know. Dean knew. If He didn’t think God was there, he never would have prayed. It just took Briley FAITH to remind him.
Our friend, Dean.
John 3:16
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. 
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