If we are correct in our diagnosis that broken relational resources are the primary cause for homelessness then it only stands to reason we would go to the Body of Christ to help mend these relationships. We cannot change the brokenness of the past in a person’s life but we can use our personal resources to provide a new family environment for those who have never known the love of Christ.

It is not an accident that the over-riding topic in the Word of God is relationships and the Body of Christ was called to mend broken relationships. That is why we find relationships at the heart of every major passage in scripture for example:

The Call - “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” - Matthew 11:28-30

The Commandment – Jesus replied: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself. – Matthew 22:37-39

The Commission - Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” - Matthew 28:18-20

The Characteristics - But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. - Galatians 5:22-23