Lament #2

God,
Are you even there?
Are you watching?
Are you seeing this?
As a parent, if my children were acting like this, I'd step in. 
We'd have some time out and some serious discussions on loving one another.
Where are you?
I've defended you countless times in too many of these situations!
Where are you?  Are you there? Don't you care?
Are you waiting for me to do something?
OK! 
I'll do something!  
Just tell me what that something is!!
I heard and answered your call to work with children in so many ways.
I heard and answered your call to pastor, preach and minister to your people.
I heard and answered your call to write devotions.
I've voted and voted and voted and yet...
what difference has any of it made?
PLEASE 
tell me what to do! 
How do I make change?
Show me how to make a difference.
That is... 
if you're even there...