Show up

Its nite time. The little boy is in bed and is afraid. 
As the fear increases with each shadow he sees he yells out to his dad,
"Daddy, I'm scared!"  His father replies, "don't worry son,
Jesus is with you."  The boy replies, "Yeah, I know, but I need someone
with skin on!"

We often hear of a friend or neighbor that is facing a difficult time
in their life.  Perhaps it is health, finances, emotional struggles,
divorce or the many others things that cause us grief.
Our response might be, "well, I'd call....go over there.....but I don't know
what to say."

The answer is show up.  That is the language of caring. 

You might have to "show up" through a phone call, a text message,
an e-mail, a letter or card.  If you can, go in person.  Be honest with them....
"I don't know what I can do or what to say except, "I care" and God cares
and we want you to know you are loved."

Everyday is an opportunity to love and be loved.  "What the world needs now
is love sweet love, thats the only thing that there's just too little of....."