Spare Love?

What keeps me up at night? Perhaps it was that last cup of coffee at Bible Study tonight. Maybe the thoughts of loved ones far away. Or even just the desire to be connected to this world just a little longer before drifting off into the deep sleep I have been looking forward to since waking up so early this morning.
As I hear the wind blowing outside, and still feel the cold in my toes, I can't help but think of the people out there who have no place to sleep tonight. How do the homeless survive the -40 degrees nights? Why was I chosen to have such a comfy bed and heat and food in my fridge? I think of Art...a homeless man I met last winter who had a big bushy beard and long hair and drank sherry. He was so REAL. A decent man who tried his hardest to live well. He could be found behind Movie Village asking for spare change and wishing people a good day or Merry Christmas. Where is he tonight? Is he still alive? I don't know.
How can I turn my eyes away from these people? How can I not spare a few dollars? What is the best way to help each person? How can I love these individuals?
God help me not to forget these people. They are your creation, your loved ones. You have plans and dreams for them to. You have a deep burning desire to have relationship with them. Don't let me turn my eyes away and ignore the beauty you have created in them.