Somewhere

Somewhere someone is hurting.  Maybe their spouse has cancer.  Maybe they have started to experience panic attacks.   Maybe they have lost their job.  Maybe they are estranged from a child.

We scan the prayer list and say a prayer for them and then we go on our merry way, while they continue in loneliness and fear.  Is saying a prayer for them enough?  What would Jesus do?  What can I do?

How about we find time to have dinner together, or a cup of coffee?  How about I sit across the table from them and look into their eyes.  I can’t fix everything but I want you to know that I love you.  How about I buy them some groceries?  How about I find some way to make my prayers come to life?  Instead of praying that God would bless them, maybe I could pray for God to show me how I could be a blessing to them. 

How about you?  Prayer alone is good.  Prayer that motivates us to action is better.

It’s a beautiful day in God’s world, be sure to see the good.