Being a Friend Always and to All

Children damaged and abused.

Prematurely pregnant girls.

People steeped in dope.

Suicidal attempts.

Depression.

I know what you might be thinking: "What is the world coming to?"

However, the question I would like to pose to you is this: "Where were you when all this happened?"

Often we get so caught up with our lives that we forget to check on the people around us. There have been many times when I'll hear that someone I know of - possibly an acquaintance, a friend, or a family member - loses their way. When this happens, most people go to their default mode: self-righteousness mode. They begin to cluck their tongues at the person, judge the person, gossip about the peson, in concerned tones of course. See the similarites between these people and the self-righteous pharisees who nailed Jesus to the cross?

Here's a song which aptly unfolds this recurring story:

So never ever turn your back on someone, or even wait for someone to go to you. Those who need us normally keep to themselves, either because of shyness or angst. Whatever it is, reach out before it's too late. And if you failed to reach out before and they fell, please... be one of the people who'll help them up.

May God empower us to help someone today! God bless!