Yesterday's blog post referenced one young man's cry of pain for having grown up fatherless. But so many of us bear deep pain of one sort or another. R.E.M. said it so well - everybody hurts. Everybody struggles with issues like failed relationships, regrets, and fear. What would it be like if we could read the thoughts of those around us? The video below illustrates it well.

The question is, how does God want us to respond? I believe God wants to use us to comfort those who are hurting. If we'll ask him, he'll speak to us about what people are feeling and how to minister to them.

Listen to this song and let it speak to you about the pain all around you and how God wants you to respond.