The Boy I Met Today

I met a boy today. I have seen him everywhere on campus, almost everyday, but never really have known him. Today, for reasons I am not sure of, he came to talk to my sister and me. As the three of us stood out on campus, in the sweet peace of a gentle evening, we talked. He was sweet, shy, and, in my romantic fascinations to make up whimsical stories about people I know hardly anything about, I perceived that he was lonely. Quiet and lonely. I usually have a good sense for people and after he had left, I watched him for a while as he meandered about the campus looking at trees and seeming, in all respects, quite lost.

Before going and talking to a friend I joyfully spotted on the lawn, I wondered about this boy. Who was he? Did he have people who love him? Why did he seem sad? Did we bring him any joy? Instantly, my heart surged and wished very much I could help him. Sometimes I am at a loss how to help others. I sit and ponder sometimes ways I might touch someone’s life, even if just briefly, and show them a glimpse of Christian light, a starry reflection of Christ’s love…that is what we as Christian’s are supposed to do. Why don’t we do it more often then?

I am surrounded by people who personify hurt. They are lost. They are hurting, hardened people of the world. They hunger and search desperately for the hope that I own as a Christian. Why can’t this joy and hope we have be spread to all the people in all the world? Why must so many hurt? Why must so many be lonely? Why can’t we help them all? I feel, some days, that is all I wish to do with my life.I do declare, I wish God would hurry up and send me a man who wants to help the world as much as I do! I secretly feel as though I am missing my teammate in my special dreams.  It rather breaks my heart when I see sadness. I wished to give that boy a hug if it would have help. Indeed, I would wish to give anyone a hug if it might make them feel the warmth of a Christian’s love!

I know I will see that boy again. Hopefully, he won’t look quite so forlorn next time. However, if he does I will give him one of my best smiles and send a little prayer heavenly. God works in mysterious ways and you never know how one little act of kindness might touch the life of another in such unimaginable ways!