This happened awhile ago  -

     I'm laughing and lamenting at the same time. I sent out 20 Facebook requests to friends and family regarding a ministry i'm trying to raise support for  - Out of those 20, 5 replied, out of those 5, one, I repeat,  one - actually gave an offering.  The ministry rescues trafficked women and children in Nepal from being sold into slavery, by the way. 

So, God says to me - "Now you know how I feel. I send out "requests" all the time that are largely ignored.  I often get no response whatsoever.  Others, a few, reply to Me "I'LL think about it" or "I'll pray about it", they'll say. Very few respond to My gentle promptings with immediate action,  instantly obeying My will without hesitation.  Welcome to the club, Chris!"

Oh Lord! This is one of the saddest things I've yet written! Like Paul, I know what it means when he said "no man stood with me" but i never knew how badly you've been treated,  Lord. I wish we would all learn to do Your Word (for your word IS your will) rather than hear it only. Do not ever let me love in word only, ignoring my brethren when they cry out for help.