We Help The Homeless Introductory Issue | Page 3

The Task Is Difficult and Complex, But Our Mandate Is Clear “Go Ye Therefore, and Teach All Nations” For the faith based community, our roadmap for helping others begins with the Bible. The Word of God guides and directs us into best practices for helping widows, orphans, the impoverished, the abandoned and lonely; and especially those who have been painfully separated from the family of God. Life can be filled with unforeseen pitfalls and various afflictions, so it’s important to understand God’s heart concerning the spirit of adoption and reconciliation. A knowledgeable tour guide is an invaluable asset for those whose lives demand a journey out of poverty and into the promise of a prosperous life. For those in the faith based community, our tour guide is The Holy Spirit. Once He has taught you to overcome obstacles in your own life, He will fill your heart with an insatiable desire to provide a hand up for those who are still enduring the same afflictions that He has helped you overcome. You know, that “Go Ye Therefore” thing… Connie Spurlock, The Formerly Homeless Troubleshooter © 2014 All Rights Reserved wehelpthehomeless.com