Humbled

the other day, i took the "back roads" to get to a store. i went thru the "underbelly" of Fort Worth, near downtown. it was about 20 degrees. the streets were lined with men standing , waiting for passers-by to pick them up for any job that would pay. some were just wandering around under the highways. some were just sleeping in a sitting position up against a building. then i saw a family. mom, dad, and 5 children. why weren't they in school, i thought. and were their jackets warm enough? were they hungry? there were so many people i saw while i was warm in my car with my sweet baby sleeping in his car seat. i was conflicted. so many people. i couldn't give change to them all. i couldn't feed or clothe any of them. i don't know their stories or where they came from or where they are going. i had a full-on conversation with God. prayed for their safety, comfort and warmth. prayers of thanksgiving and gratitude for all He has given me. it was humbling.