The Invisibles
The Invisibles
Copyright 2007.
There is a couple in our church, a dynamic couple, with wonderful children. One of their kids is autistic. The mom
handed me a letter one day, that she had written to explain her son's condition and how we as church workers could help.
She explained that someone at their old church had suggested, in frustration, that perhaps they should think about finding a different church.
A few days later I heard a message on Focus on the Family about this very subject, special needs kids, and how the parents need our help and comfort and prayers more than anyone else in the church.
Unfortunately, it's all too common for them to be shunned or made to feel 'less than welcome' because of their needs and our resistance to reach out.
How many families have you observed leaving your church because of offenses and thoughtless words? These families need support and encouragement, not the cold shoulder.
Lyrics
Verse 1:
They were on their own
Without a care
They were far from home
Only love to share
Pledged to love each other
Through the thick and the thin
Joined a local church
And started making friends
Little shirts and shoes
Little room made blue
But a boy born blind
Couldn't see the view
And their friends, they tried to help,
But soon faded away
As their times turned hard
and their rainbow turned gray.
Chorus:
We must love them with the love of Jesus
Hold them with the arms of Jesus
Help them with the hands of Jesus
But first, we must find
We must go out and find
You and I must find
The Invisibles.
After months of hurt,
They quit coming to church
Not a single soul
Took up a 'Lost Friend Search'
But I think we all are guilty
Of this inactivity
For the story is the same
In every church I see.
Countless families lost
Through the mists of the years
Wounded soldiers left
On this trail of tears
Disappeared without a trace?
Or does my story have a face
For you today?
Will you search and pray?
Chorus:
They were on their own...