When you see someone in need, don’t ask how they got there, or if they deserve it, you help them out. Wake to the reality that we are all bad people, and never withhold compassion because you somehow think you are better.
“If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from
I have grown old with many celebrities. When watching them on screen my wife and I will often say, “Look at that young Mel Gibson or Betty White! I am mesmerized at the transformations of growing old. I feel my own lost youth yet in my soul, I feel the promise of Jesus to be forever young.
“He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart.” Ecc.3.11 “Conversations Within” ts 2/14/
In the end, all that will matter is if I have God’s favor. This pretty much means that I seek grace at the beginning of each day. And how do we do this? Keep it humble, and trust Jesus to take care of the rest.
“God is opposed to the proud but gives grace to the humble.” “Conversations Within” ts 2/11/
I realize more and more that nothing of value happens unless God puts His blessing on it. He gives me the assurance that He strongly desires to do this for all who seek Him with a whole heart. Practically speaking, I can only do that, one decision at a time.
“For the eyes of the LORD
It is a graceful skill to overlook gruffness coming from others, and show them a polite gentle heart in return. If someone harshly cuts us down, we can kindly build them up. Deflect negative energy with positive energy.
“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” Prov.15.1 “Conversations Within” ts 2/9/
