A COMPASSIONATE HEART
Prov. 31:20 She extends a helping hand to the poor and opens her arms to the needy. NLT
I picked this verse because I believe it is something every child of God should have in his heart to do. If we have the love of Christ in us, we will have compassion for those who need it both physically and spiritually. We cannot help everyone who needs it, but we can help some.
We naturally are inclined to take care of ourselves and then if it is convenient and does not require too much from us, help others. Jesus changes us so that we become more balanced in our love. We love beyond ourselves because He loves beyond himself. His love purifies our love and moves us to reach out to each other and minister to one another’s needs.
We live in a soulless world, a world in which for the most part, people turn a deaf ear to the needs of others. The needy are often neglected or ignored. Most of the world lives in poverty conditions. Food, shelter, and clothing are deemed to be luxury items for a vast number of people. Many live in very unstable and oppressive conditions. Many live in abusive situations. Many live with addictions that make their lives miserable and unbearable. A multitude of people live in dire need and have no hope of a better life. Most people are lost and lonely, who have no one who cares enough to reach out to help them.
Most have great needs through no fault of their own. Most did not look at the worst side of living and make conscious and willful choices to live like they do.
What are you doing with what God has given you to help others in need?
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