It's Hot!

So, I know that it is only stating the obvious, but it is HOT! The heat index showed that it was 107 degrees. Even now, at 10:15 p.m., it is still 90 degrees outside. Not that I am complaining about the weather. I know that I am going to have wait another six months to really complain about the weather. Nonetheless, it's been beyond warm outside.
This morning, I went to meet Rufino at Dunkin Donuts. He was not there. I am hoping that the reason that he was not there was because he found some work. He usually is hired as a day laborer, and does not know from one day to the next where he will be working and what he will be doing.
Later in the day, I went to The Home Depot. Carol was very pleased that I came by. We gave her a book, a card that Jenna had written her, and a brochure about our church. I told her that we were having a Bible study at our house on Monday evening. She was thrilled. She informed me that Monday was the perfect day for her. It is the only day that she does not have to work. Please pray that she will be able to come the Bible study next Monday night.
Finally, I went to the train station to pass out water bottles. In this heat, cold water bottles are pretty popular. I gave out nearly 50 water bottles in about 20 minutes. It was interesting the comments that I received while passing out the water. Most everyone was very grateful. One lady asked me about where our church met. Another lady asked me if we helped people. She followed that question by asking if we helped people with problems. Another guy told me that in all of his years in New York, no one had ever given him anything for free. Another lady asked me if I would be coming around tomorrow. I will.
Yesterday, I heard this song by Sara Groves. I thought about it several times today. The song is called WHY IT MATTERS. Here is one part of the lyrics that has really stayed with me.

Show me the love that never fails
The compassion and attention
Midst confusion and dissention
Like small ramparts for the soul
How it matters
Like a single cup of water
How it matters


The lyrics seem to really connect with me right now. I especially like the last part, about a single cup of water.
Keep praying.
sterling