𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫

February 16, 2025

You must be compassionate, just as Your Father is compassionate.

Luke 6:36 NLT Bible

We all know people who are always reaching out, showing genuine care, compassion and concern for those who are hurting or going through difficult times. They, themselves may be suffering, enduring unimaginable pain, but yet, they are able to minister to others who are struggling. Many of us cannot do this. We get caught up in our own circumstances and seem unable to focus on anything else. Our heavenly Father is kind and compassionate and this verse challenges us to be the same.

Reaching out to others, despite our personal challenges is essential. It comes from a heart that loves and cares about people. As we extend a listening ear, a few encouraging words or a kind deed, our focus shifts from what we are going through and somehow our circumstances don't consume and overwhelm us. In fact, they seem to improve as we help someone in need. All around us, people are hurting and suffering from a multitude of problems. As believers, we have to care. Our love for God must cause us to empathize and show genuine concern in tangible ways. It may mean stretching ourselves, moving out of our comfort zone and seeing beyond our needs to the needs of others. Loving God means that we cannot be indifferent and untouched by the pain and suffering of those around us.

Thank you, Lord, for Your compassion. Help me to empathize and show compassion to those around me, to be concerned about what they are going through and take my eyes off my circumstances. Let my words and actions ease another's burden. I love you, Jesus. Amen!

Be Blessed!

Lydia