Today

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to live in a world where everyone is kind and compassionate to one another? Can you imagine a world where we all just forgave each other easily, like Christ forgave us? How wonderful would the world be if everyone practiced kindness, compassion, and forgiveness? It would be paradise! Unfortunately, that is not the world we live in.

We are “in the world and not of the world,” God has a greater expectation of us than those who do not know Christ. Let’s begin by spending our days with friendly, generous, and considerate acts toward others. Our thoughts should be understanding and charitable, always giving the benefit of the doubt to anyone with whom we come into contact  .

Our journey with Christ persuades us to feel empathy and sadness for the suffering and unfortunate circumstances of others. Following Christ compels us to find a way to reduce the suffering of others. Are we our brother’s keeper? Of course, we are! God uses our arms and hands to reach out to others.

We are to forgive and let go of anger and bitterness towards anyone. Start today to release grudges, cancel any emotional debt you hold against anyone, and watch how much better YOU feel! Make a clean break with any feelings that prevent you from freely loving others as Christ loves you. The call to compassion compels you to do so.

Finally, “Be kindly affectioned one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another even as God for Christ’s sake forgave you.” Ephesians 4:32