Loving the Unlovable!!

"THE KING WILL REPLY, I TELL YOU THE TRUTH, WHATEVER YOU DID FOR ONE OF THE LEAST OF THESE BROTHERS [SISTERS] OF MINE, YOU DID FOR ME."~Matthew 25:40

Her Parents didnt want her so at birth they placed her in foster care. Shuffled from place to place, she dreamed of the day they'd return. It never happened. So she lashed out at the world by attempting suicide. Then through a series of events she found her parents again. She lived with them but things were strained. When they told her they wanted to adopt a baby and "start over" she longed to be included. But when she said, "I don't want to be a burden, so maybe I should go," her Dad helped her pack. Cramming her things in a grocery bag, he pressed 10 dollars into her hand and said goodbye.
Today she lives on the street, sleeps in doorways and eats from garbage can. Sadly, her story's not unique. It's been multiplied into infinity. In fact, there's probably somebody just like her in your neighborhood-forgotten, unloved and isolated. They're usually the hardest to reach because they feel unwanted and useless. They wrestle with inferiority, poor self image and lack of self respect.
What do we do? Instead of loving them we label them. Instead of caring we criticize.
What should we do? Open our hearts. Love is much more than shaking hands in church. It takes time to develope and grow. So be gracious. Remember, that tough exterior is just a cover up. Look for new ways to reach out, encourage, and show hurting people you care.
Why? Because Jesus said, "I TELL YOU THE TRUTH, WHATEVER YOU DID FOR ONE OF THE LEAST OF THESE BROTHERS OF MINE, YOU DID IT FOR ME."

AND THAT SHOULD BE REASON ENOUGH!!