NewJerseyKid

Back in August I started driving the shuttle at IHOP-KC. (I'm giving a little background for those of you who don't read the blog everyday.) At IHOP-KC, we have two buildings and not enough parking at the big building for everyone, so we shuttle people from one parking lot to another. We also shuttle interns and students from the Prayer Room to FSM, as student housing is located right next to the Prayer Room.

So in August, I met NewJerseyKid. He's a young man who was living out of his car in August. He is a really cool guy who moved himself to IHOP after leaving New Jersey. He wanted God so badly that he was living out of his car and relied completely on God to give him ALL his needs. Food, clothing, EVERYTHING.

I immediately liked this kid. In time, he shared a little bit more about how he landed here, but not much. Honestly, his history didn't matter to me, his heart for God is what matters.

So, I started praying for him. Daily. I prayed for shelter, food, and ESPECIALLY for God to bring along guy friends who would share in this journey with him. I really believe that guys need guys in stuff like this, so that they can get what they need in a healthy way.

A little while later, he was on my shuttle again and I asked about his living situation and he told me that for about a month and a half he was out of his car, but he was back in it at that time. I'll be honest, I saw his car, and it was clear he was living out of it. It made me pray that much harder for him.

Well, I'm glad to report that he is now working at Burger King and living in a house! Praise God!

I went to drive tonight, and I prayed I would get to see him. And I did! (It's been a while since I've seen him.)

He is doing well, and still working at Burger King.

I'm so happy for this kid, and in a weird kind of way, I'm proud of him. He's taken a situation that could have been really bad for him, he prayed and God is taking care of him! I love that!

Tonight he said he would like to meet a nice girl. I told him I would pray that he would have the spouse God has for him. So, for those of you who pray, let's all pray that he meets the gal who God has for him! This kid has so much potential, I pray that he holds on for the spouse God has for him and he doesn't give in to the temptations of this world.

I know God has a call on this guy's young life.

I'll keep ya posted, as I see him on my shuttle! Woop!

Life.
Is.
Enjoyable.
Shuttling God's Kids!