Walk Along Side

On Sunday evening, our bible study group was presented with an opportunity to walk along side with women who were saved while in prison. These women are going to be released and need someone to walk with them as they find a good church family, as they figure out where to work and to be encouraged in the Word. I've been in many a jail and spiritually, years ago, in my own prison of my mind. As I was telling my older sister about this great opportunity, she let out a "please be careful". I was thinking about this and perhaps I'm a tad bit more excited about this opportunity, I do believe the Lord gives us discernment. I've met and shared with many women and some men and God has always protected me. While I hope to never test the Lord, I have to believe that I've come across dangers seen and unseen and He protected me. Just because someone got caught and served their time doesn't mean they're anymore dangerous than the housewife hooked on pills, or a woman married to an abusive man. If the Holy Spirit is walking along side us and is in us, whom shall we fear. So I pray that I can help minister, encourage, edify,and love whom ever God puts in my life. We are vapors and only here for a little while. The church needs to wake up and start loving people to the Lord. We only have this day...let's not waste it. While I love my sister with all my heart and know for a fact that she loves me, I am responsible to do whatever I'm led to do...always praying for wisdom and understanding. If we don't do it...who will?