‘For the Son of Man came to seek and save those who are lost.’

(Luke 19:10 NLT)

Jesus’ ministry to those marginalised in society, such as the outcast, the lonely, and the broken was palpable. His heart for those who may be forgotten or cast aside by the average person was obvious and so beautiful to learn about in scripture.

Imagine being in a UK prison, in a care home or in hospital with perhaps one visitor per month. The rest of the time you are left to your own devices, your own thoughts. On your own.

You could be surrounded by other inmates, elderly neighbours or sick patients but never know the connection that comes with a 1-1 interaction of a friend or loved one.

Behind the walls of a prison, care home or hospital, it can be easy as one outside of those environments to forget that these people go hours, days, weeks and sometimes months without the loving care of a visit.

We are called to minister to these individuals, Church!

We are called to be the hands and feet of Jesus Christ to these precious souls!

Fasting and prayer can help soften our hearts toward those who are often overlooked. Lean into that today as you focus on praying over those isolated in our nation. Pray for them, that they would experience God’s love and be welcomed into a community of faith.

Pray that those who don’t know Jesus will be met with the love of the Saviour through the hands of the Saints placed in their local community.

At CBN UK our Community Support Team visit hospitals, care homes and the like to ensure that people on the fringes are not missed.

Pray for ministries and individuals reaching out to them with compassion and understanding, like CBN UK. And pray over your own heart, that you would have the tenderness of soul to see the people who feel unseen, unnoticed and unloved in our nation.

Personal Application:

Consider reaching out to someone who may feel isolated, either in your community or your church, and offer them friendship or support.