The Lonely Among You

Who are the lonely in your district …?
You would have given that some attention.
You would have told yourself to visit them.
Perhaps you postponed. I know how it goes …

Who are the lonely?
Some are found among the young people, some among the elderly.
Some are widows, some widowers, some divorced , some live alone.
Some are troubled, some face dauntig situations.
Some are ill.
Some are in prison,
Some just don't have anyone.
Maybe you are lonely yourself.

Perhaps you need to read the membership list of your district.
You may look at each face.... fathers, mothers, kids, people ...
Pause with each face.
Pray for each one.
Follow up with a phone-call, a card, a visit.
Listen to their story.

Keep written records.
Follow up on visits once made.

You will be the richer for it.