We just found out recently that our neighbour's daughter who live right next to us, is having a lot of health issues. We've never really gotten to know them very well, but we knew they were Christian, and we'd exchanged a few conversations. But do we REALLY know them? I guess not.
And in their time of need right now, I'd say that we're not fully positioned to help. Sure, we could babysit from time to time, pray, and bring over some food. But I don't know... I just feel like we could have done more if the relationship had been more fully formed beforehand?
I feel helpless, and that there's nothing much we can do: our words of comfort probably wouldn't hold as much weight as someone who has had more of an influence in their lives. We're almost strangers to them.
So I guess what I'm saying is... I've been challenged to get to know people. To get to know my neighbours. Because one day, they might need help, and I want to be in a position that says: "I'm right there with you, we'll get through this together. "
Because everyone needs a neighbour.
So. True.
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