I realize that my title phrase has gotten a lot of press over the last three weeks. I invite you to consider it from a different perspective. The words evoke feelings of abandonment. Images of lost animals or children in poverty come to mind. We've been distracted by threats of disappearing bodies, earthquakes, and rapture-speak.
The media blitz has passed on to the next sound bite. We shouldn't pass on thinking, praying, and acting to ensure that we don't leave our fellow human beings behind. Perhaps you can take some time to visit a lonely person in a nursing home. The local food bank probably could use a volunteer. That new mom and dad will appreciate a meal they can heat up easily. You may be the person needed to help an adult learn to read. Your calm presence may be just what a young person who is struggling with illness may need to trust in the future.
Tending to those who have been 'left behind' because of economic circumstances, illness and other life circumstances, or by unfortunate choices on their part, helps bring about the end of the world as they know it. We all have those moments when we feel 'left behind'. Be there for others as you would have them be there for you.
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