"Be There"

If you’re there, really be there,

And not off somewhere,

You know what I’m saying,

It’s so hard to bear,

When they’re so distracted,

Have no real clue,

How to be attentive,

To you, only you.

With cell phone and texting,

They don’t miss a thing,

But can’t really focus,

No comfort to bring,

When you need a shoulder,

Someone who will feel,

What you are feeling,

With compassion that’s real.

And if they can’t give it,

You just have to move on,

And not to expect them,

To help you along.

Pray that they see it,

But don’t wait for them,

You’ll be disappointed,

With her or with him.

This world has grown callous,

The love has grown cold,

We’re easily distracted,

And need to be told,

To turn to the Savior,

He will our lives bless,

With no competition,

From those who care less.

“…God who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God…” (2 Cor. 1:4, NIV).

It happened gradually. People became more and more focused on technology than human interaction. Granted, the habit was texting other human beings, but it just isn’t the same as actually communicating personally with them. And now, it is not unusual to see large numbers of people in close proximity but not really connected to each other. Is there any way for this to be reversed? I believe our connection with each other ultimately depends upon our relationship with God. The closer we get to Him, the closer we will get to each other. As the time for the Lord’s return becomes more imminent, the Bible tells us the love of many will grow cold. We will need the support of others more than ever. Now is the time to draw closer to the Lord and ask Him to help us learn to reconnect with each other.

Lord, help us connect in love to one another, in Jesus’ name.

Art by Jack Sorenson, jacksorensonfineart.com. Used by permission. Thanks, Jack, and God bless you.