Finding Purpose even in disaster

I just received an email from a friend in our "Journey" community. She shared how, last weekend, she went down to southern Indiana to assist flood victims. I told her "way to go!!!"

When you see life through purpose-driven lenses, you can no longer ignore the pain and suffering around you. Instead, you start asking yourself, "Since I am committed to living my life with purpose, what can I do in a tragic situation to make a difference?"

Sometimes I feel like such a jerk. I have to catch myself and not be one of those people who hears someone’s terrible story of pain and suffering, then glibly says, "I will pray for you" just before walking away from that person’s suffering. Prayer is wonderful, but the Bible is pretty clear that faith without works is dead.

If you are reading this, what do you think we, as a church community, can do practically for those in need in southern Indiana?