Good morning! How are we faithing? Weird last few days. The tragedy in Connecticut is on everyone's lips. I am hearing politicized comments and it kind of infuriates me. Gee whiz man, those parents and that community is hurting and will never be the same and others use their pain as a jumping off point for their own agenda? Real compassion doesn't look any place else than to the people who need compassion. Our savior showed and exhibited real compassion in all he did. No agenda other than giving peace and compassion. Jesus shared and showed grace at every turn and he also stood up to the people doing wrong but with dignity and truth. We ought to follow that example by showing genuine compassion and not twisting these recent events to bumper sticker slogans. We ought to address the things people are concerned with and the pain they are feeling without looking for blame or redirecting ire to someone or something because when we are face to face with pain and anguish, compassion is what we must exhibit and what we need. If we sound off about everything but the pain, we are are not doing anything useful to help those in pain to cope.
Joh 11:33-35
When Jesus therefore saw her weeping, and the Jews also weeping who came with her, he groaned in the spirit, and was troubled, and said, Where have ye laid him? They say unto him, Lord, come and see. Jesus wept.
Heb 4:15
For we have not a high priest that cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but one that hath been in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
Rom 12:14-16
Bless them that persecute you; bless, and curse not. Rejoice with them that rejoice; weep with them that weep. Be of the same mind one toward another. Set not your mind on high things, but condescend to things that are lowly. Be not wise in your own conceits.
remember Kathy M...remember Ernie Burge...remember the Ramsey and Watson families...
Heavenly Father,
As we continue to process all the pain, please help us to remember your compassion. Let us show that same compassion and not be overcome with grief and anger. Lord we pray for justice and compassion in our leaders. Lord we lift those families hurting today. Surround them with your presence. Let them know without a doubt that your love is always present. We lift those unmentioned to you. Heal hearts and minds. Comfort souls..in Jesus name, amen
Joh 11:33-35
When Jesus therefore saw her weeping, and the Jews also weeping who came with her, he groaned in the spirit, and was troubled, and said, Where have ye laid him? They say unto him, Lord, come and see. Jesus wept.
Heb 4:15
For we have not a high priest that cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but one that hath been in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
Rom 12:14-16
Bless them that persecute you; bless, and curse not. Rejoice with them that rejoice; weep with them that weep. Be of the same mind one toward another. Set not your mind on high things, but condescend to things that are lowly. Be not wise in your own conceits.
remember Kathy M...remember Ernie Burge...remember the Ramsey and Watson families...
Heavenly Father,
As we continue to process all the pain, please help us to remember your compassion. Let us show that same compassion and not be overcome with grief and anger. Lord we pray for justice and compassion in our leaders. Lord we lift those families hurting today. Surround them with your presence. Let them know without a doubt that your love is always present. We lift those unmentioned to you. Heal hearts and minds. Comfort souls..in Jesus name, amen
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