Proverbs 21

Proverbs 21:13 "If a man shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too will cry out and not be answered."

One of the realities of our world is the cry of the poor. Sometimes that cry is literal, as one walks the streets of any city and hears the cry of people asking for money or see the signs of people who are looking for work. Other times, that cry is from a distance, like the needs we see coming from Alale. Sometimes, that cry is silenced. We don't hear the cries of many of the world's poor. Sometimes we don't want to hear, because it can mean a change in our lifestyles.

But following Christ involves hearing the cries of the poor. Following Christ has an impact on all aspects of life. It is my prayer that my ears might be opened to the cries of the poor, the marginalized and the ignored in our community and in our world. Let that be our prayer as well.