Thoughts and prayers...

Thoughts and prayers... Doesn't do anything for those who do not share the belief. But to those who do believe it allows Christians who can't be there physically for those who are hurting to come together in prayer and empathy and honor God's promise as noted in Matthew 18:20. You know I get it, The term "thoughts and prayers" seems like haughty lips service to most. But in an age where we sit behind our computers and smartphone and find it easy to throw out posts that contain a few typed words that give the sender the satisfaction of doing something to solve the ills of the world just doesn't help the consciousness of today's society. We as Christian must rise above the lip service when and where we can and let ACTIONS speak louder than our words. In Galatians 5:13 it says "You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love." This is where we must do more than speak in the spirit but walk in the spirit. I am not asking your physically tote our cross for all to see but to shine as an example of what it means to walk humbly and holy and offering personal testimony to your faith without the bull horns and the quick ease of a few typed words on a social media page. If your church is not offering a place to help then go out and find a place to help. Here are a few places to start...

https://www.unitedway.org
https://www.redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer.html
https://www.idealist.org

 Now that you have direction, what are you going to do...? 

Matthew 25:40 “...whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’