The Phil Files

A brother in Christ shared the following with me. This brother has — as the ol’ Timex commercial said — “taken a lickin’ and kept on tickin’.” I believe you will find this both convicting and powerful:

My Name is Legion

My name is Legion, and I am hurting –

… hurting from the loss of someone I love through deaht, or life

… hurting from a loneliness that overpowers (Doesn’t anyone care?)

… hurting from physical pain that has no relief

… hurting from mental anguish that almost drives me mad

… hurting from rejection, or a slight, or a put down

… hurting from guilt — surely what I did was unforgiveable

… hurting from gossip spread about me — true or not

… hurting from prejudices because of skin color, education, or money

… hurting from being avoided when I need a hug, a touch

… hurting from loss of direction when I need a guide

If you have love and compassion, look for me — I’m all around, for …

My name is Legion, and I am hurting

Jimmy Denio

Yes, we have opportunities all around us. Will we look for them, reach out, and care?