THE GIFT OF CARING

 

Monday, September 5, 2022

 

THE GIFT OF CARING

 

Luke 10:33-34

33 But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him,

34 And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him.

 

          Some people are gifted at reading the feelings of others. They feel compelled to render aid and provide comfort. They empty their own resources to right a wrong. We call them empaths. An empath is a person highly attuned to the feelings and emotions of those around them. Empaths feel what another person is feeling at a deep emotional level.

 

          The jury is still out as to whether this condition is a gift or a curse. It is seldom sought after and sometimes unacknowledged and unappreciated. Empaths are givers in a world of takers. If they are not careful, they can be exploited and abused. Caring always costs something!

 

          If you are gifted with caring, do not mourn your plight. Thank God that you are not the wounded traveler or the pompous and careless who look the other way. Expect to be the gentle hand of an invisible but caring God. There are many like yourself in this world not few. Wear your burden resolutely and expect God to resupply your stores so that you may care again.

 

Isa 58:6-7

6 Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke?

7 Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh?

 

Dear Lord, though it costs me and sometimes hurts, let my journey be one of caring. AMEN