The Lord showed me an interesting way to meet “passer-by’s”. He was teaching me about generosity. Not the kind where you write a check or hand change to a beggar. What He told me was this: “Give away $100 a week - to anyone - until I tell you to stop.”
I asked where the money would come from, and He just said, “It will be there.”
The response of giving money to strangers and telling them “God Loves You and wants you to have this from Him”, is amazing! I learned that 2 twenties at a time is about right: more than pocket change but not extravagant. I would keep $40 in my left pocket and be ready - whenever.
It was really hard a first - I had to really look at people - really notice them. And I kept falling behind. But over a few weeks it really got to be more natural - and rewording! And every week, the next $100 was there.
I have now stopped giving away $100 a week, but I still keep $40 at the ready in my left pocket (I call it my “left pocket” ministry - never let the right had know what your left had is doing). This has had some truly amazing impacts, but I have no way of know the long-term responses. One lady said it was her birthday and she was very said. I told her God knew her and wanted her to enjoy this day. She went away squealing for joy!
Just a thought - God works in mysterious ways.
Interesting symbol of God’s generosity
You should write a book, perhaps called “Left Pocket Ministry,” telling about the various responses you’ve had, what you learned, etc. You seem to be a good writer, and I think a book like that could be a real blessing.