There is a great hue and cry over certain groups of people and how they are being mistreated, abused or victimized in one way or another. For those of us with good hearts, the impuse to help and support them is automatic. But what about the people who aren't part of those groups? What about the kind and friendly person who is suddenly scowling one day? What about the person who is usually very open who is now very closed and guarded? Or the person who many people know is going through a troubled time who suddenly disappears?
Frankly the groups with good publicists are getting lots of support from many different sources. I want to make sure that the other people who need help get something. I already try to pay attention to people. I have been the one to ask "are you okay?" and "what can I do to help?". I hope I can do even more of it as a minister.
