All I've Got

Walking down the street one day a man was in deep thought. So many burdens racing around in his head. Jobless and recently divorced he couldnt help but feel depressed.

The sky darkened suddenly and the rain started to pour down. Looking up to the sky he sees the flashes of lightning in the distance. With rain drops falling onto his face washing the tears from his eyes he drops to his knees and starts to pray

"why my lord am i going through this? I have been a loyal servant to you throughout my life. I have not forsaken you even in my darkest of times. I have been battered and bruised from the battles of my youth. My dignity tried by the harsh things that people have told me. I have been through many a storm and yet i still believe in you and pray every night. I have gone through so much pain with the loss of my loved ones. I have had my heart broken and torn apart.Yet I get up and go to church and worship you every sunday. Still I stand before you humbly seeking your love. Why my Lord have you forsaken me?"

Just then the man feels a hand upon his shoulder touching him gently. Drenched from head to toe the man stands, wipes the water from his brow and turns around.

There standing before him is his high school sweetheart whom he had not seen for well over a decade. long flowing light brown hair and welcoming brown eyes. he instantly grabs her and pulls her close.

The embrace lasts only a few moments but lasts for what feels like hours to him. "What are you doing here? Its been a long time. I never thought that I would see you again." he says. His voice hoarse with agony.

She grabs his hand and places it upon her heart and says " I was in a church down the street praying. You see I am homeless and starving. Life has not been kind to me. My clothes are tattered and torn. My body frail and weathered. Many times have i wanted to end it all. But I go to that church every day and ask for someone to pick me up. I heard the storm brewing and I had a sudden need to walk. When I turned the corner I saw you on your knees and I had to see if you were alright."

With a heaviness in his heart he pulls his hand away. "with all that you have gone through being homeless. You have no money to lend, no food to feed, no drink to give, you have nothing to offer. What would make you stop and try to help someone else when you already need help yourself?"

She looks deep into his eyes and says " Because God Loves Me. He Loves You Too. And I need not money, food, nor drink to share that with those who need Him." The Woman turns and starts to walk away.

The man looks up to the sky and sees a light breaking through the clouds. "Thank You Lord I Understand." He Runs up to the Woman and invites her over to his house for a warm meal and a hot shower. She Humbly accepted his invitation.

That night after dinner as she was ready to head out the door he stops her and grabs her by the hand. He looks at the glow on her face and a warmth flows over his body. A light comes down upon him as he looks at her. He feels the hand of the lord upon his shoulder. He opens his mouth and with his heart lightened he says "Please stay. I may not have much but you are welcome to share all that I have as you have shared everything that you have with me.