This kid named Christian

Today was an interesting day. I am really wrestling inside. Nick and I were checking the mail and saw an advertisement for a desk for sale for $10. Being newlyweds, a $10 desk is just our style :) So, we called the lady, went right over and started hauling the desk from building 9 to building 10. In the midst of the move, a 9 year old boy named Christian appeared out of nowhere and asked us if he could help? We were taken a back, as most 9 year olds are not on their own in the middle of the day, and most 9 year olds dont normally offer to help adults carrying heavy furniture. So, Christian came along to help. No parents in sight. It was obvious that Christian just needed someone to listen to him and recognize that he was alive and there. After our project was done, we invited Christian to have a popsicle with us. (As it is 102 degrees today) We thanked him and tried to say goodbye, but he just wanted to tell us all about his life. Turns out, he did not even live in our building. He was just wandering around today hoping that someone would pay attention to him. My heart hurts. How many of us are like that kid named Christian? How many of us Christians are like that kid named Christian? Where is the community? Where are the leaders (parents, pastors) We all just want to be loved. Isn't that the message of Christ? What are we going to do about it?
Hmm...
Song for thought- "He is the Love" David Crowder- All I Can Say