I have some neighbors around me... and it has become clear who I would like around me and who I wouldn't like around me. Some seem to live out there issues in front of you, including you in their issues whether you want them to or not. But this verse isn't referring to those that make us comfortable, it is referring to the simple principle I am called to "love" regardless of those around me! "I" am called to love... "I" am responsible for me! I can not wait for others to love, I am called to initiate that "love".

So the question I have to ask myself, am I a good "neighbor"... both locally and non- locally? I know this, I need to work harder... I can not do this "seasonally" or when it is convenient, but rather I need to be available when it is "inconvenient"... cause honestly speaking, is it ever "convenient" to help others? Really, I think this is one of those "universal" truths, like whenever you are in a hurry all the traffic lights turn "red". Whenever you least expect it, we need to be available at "ALL" times.

Lord, I lean on you for strength. Amen

Luke 10:36-37