Would You Answer Me?

If the sky should fall
Would you stand by me?
Would you stand by me?


In the worst of it all
Would you answer me?
Would you answer me?

I'll never understand compassion to its fullest. What would drive someone to help those around them without expecting anything in return? It's crazy, right?

Have you ever been to that place where it felt like the sky and everything under it was caving in over top of you? It's as though a wave crashes over you, suffocating each ounce of air from your lunges. Everything feels heavy in those moments and you know within the depths of your soul if someone would reach out for your hand, all would be well.

Who do you cry out to in your worst moments? Everyone has an image of a person, deity or belief in their minds when things go bad. Maybe it's a way for you to throw the blame on others or maybe it's your soul searching for help.


The lyrics I posted are sung through desperation. Pain. Sorrow. Guilt. Sadness. The list could go on forever.

The truth of the matter is God will answer the call. It might be directly or indirectly, either way, he will come through for you. Jesus met people at their most basic needs or where they were at. He continues to do so to this day. If followers of Christ believe they are supposed to imitate Christ,  then they too should be able to answer the cries of a hurting people.

I'd like to think that if the sky were falling around you, I'd be standing right beside you.


I'd like to think that through the worst of it all, I'd be able to answer your plea for help. 

At the end of the day, compassion has to take form. It has to be seen through you and me, otherwise, we're wasting our time, claiming to be something we clearly are not.

Maybe this entry is a challenge, for myself, and those willing to participate with me. Let's try to live up to our humanity and change the world around us, one compassionate act at a time. It doesn't have to be huge, doesn't have to be some grand dramatic gesture. Sometimes all it takes is a smile that can bring joy to all around you.

If the sky should fall
Would you stand by me?
Would you stand by me?


In the worst of it all
Would you answer me?
Would you answer me?

And we will sing in harmony
Only to you my love