Why are we really here??

Tell people the truth, God's truth when all they have known is lies.

We were made to be lovers in bold places till we are called home.

The body of Christ is to come alive to meet the needs of those in need.

It feels like healing. It is certainly hope.

We should know we are loved and don't go it alone.

...what Christ knows when we surrender our broken hearts. When we trade death for life.

The stars are always there but we miss them in the dirt and clouds. We miss them in the storms. Tell them to remember hope. We have hope.

Love is the simple answer to so many of our questions. We're called to hold our hands against the wounds of a broken world, to stop the bleeding. I agree so greatly.

I believe God works in love, speaks in love, is revealed in our love.
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Over the past month, I have taken one blow after another...watching others be blessed while I wait for God to step in to simply make the days more bearable. I have felt abandoned and forgotten. I give all I have, my time, my money, anything someone needs...so why do I work so hard to show God's love to others then when I become the one in need no one is there for me??? I believe God calls us to sacrifice but he doesn't call us to be stingy!!! I sow what I hope to reap one day.

Am I not where I belong? I shouldn't feel like I can't call on those who surround me, they call on me. I can understand how people fall through the cracks, get lost and disappear...does anyone ever notice they are gone? Is the world a safer place for those who can't find acceptance, love and hope in "church"? We are all called to be the body of Christ. At least in the world you expect pain and unacceptance but God's people should be loving, kind and giving. Don't get me wrong I know there is no greater love than the love from our Savior. However, isn't it hypocritical to be Christ-followers and not show love, mercy and grace to those around us?

Does anyone really, truly care or are they still wrapped up in their worlds and themselves they never notice the broken, hurting people around them. This life isn't about continually lifting up your friends, break out of your cliches that make you unapproachable to those who need the touch of the Savior.

I wonder if God will ask us in Heaven why they didn't reach out to the ones he put in our paths, the ones we were too busy to take time to help, he knows their name and when he asks...will we even know who he is talking about?

Thanks TWLOHA for the reminder above that there are people who care!