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This morning I took my oldest son to school. On the way he began to talk about one of his experiences with his youth group at a nursing home. The youth would play games with the residents and just talk with them. There was one lady he remembered distinctly... she was always wanting their attention. In fact, on one occasion when their attention went in the direction of another resident close by this lady commented, "Don't worry about her, she's almost dead anyway." As my son was telling me this story he wasn't joking (although we both did chuckle)... he was saying "Can you believe that she said that!"
What a sad reminder of how so many people live in this world (outside of the nursing homes). Our unmet needs in our lives are very powerful and can cause us to develop tunnel vision. All we tend to see is what, or who, it is on the other side that we believe will meet a need... And we lose sight of all the other things around (just like tunnel vision). Jesus tells us to seek first the kingdom of God and all the other necessities of life will be supplied... I believe this also includes needs (or perhaps more importantly we'll know how to fill the needs of others around us).
Today I go to a local high school to teach about dating relationships. I pray for God's help in delivering a message that is helpful for these kids. May God be glorified in what is said and done.